Temporary School-Based Physical Therapist

Abilities First, Inc.; Village of Wappingers Falls (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Abilities First, Inc. is seeking a Temporary Physical Therapist for the Myers Corners Education Center in Wappingers Falls, NY. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support school-age children across educational settings.

Requires a Degree in Physical Therapy, NY licensure, and ability to perform lifting and transfer activities. This 35-hour-per-week role runs 48 weeks per year, with salary an hourly rate of $50.60–$52.60 for Masters-level PT and $60.72–$62.72 for DPT.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed with NYS Department of Education.
• Clean driver’s license acceptable by insurance.
• CPR/SFA/Med Certification preferred; ability to obtain certifications.
• Background check required by NYS OPWDD.
• Lifting and maneuvering individuals is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students on assigned caseload and set goals (long and short term).
• Evaluate referrals to determine service level needed.
• Provide direct treatment to students on caseload.
• Schedule caseload with classroom staff and related services.
• Submit documentation per school/policy deadlines.
• Reassess progress and adjust goals as needed.
• Communicate with parents and staff regarding progress.
• Supervise PT Assistants and train affiliating student PTs.
• Attend CSE reviews as requested.

Skills

Lifting & maneuvering

English communication

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Tools

CPR

SFA

Medical Certification

Job description

Abilities First, Inc. is seeking a Temporary Physical Therapist for the Myers Corners Education Center in Wappingers Falls, NY. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support school-age children across educational settings.

Requires a Degree in Physical Therapy, NY licensure, and ability to perform lifting and transfer activities. This 35-hour-per-week role runs 48 weeks per year, with salary an hourly rate of $50.60–$52.60 for Masters-level PT and $60.72–$62.72 for DPT.