Physical Therapist

Our client is seeking a dedicated New York State Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join an inaugural interdisciplinary team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). Operating within a brand-new special education preschool, you will address the physical, gross motor, and developmental needs of young children (ages 3–5) with developmental delays and disabilities, helping them safely navigate and access their educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Therapy: Deliver individualized and small-group physical therapy focused on gross motor skills, strength, balance, and spatial awareness.
• IEP Collaboration: Partner with teachers, OTs, and SLPs to design, track, and implement goals for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Environmental Support: Evaluate and recommend adaptive equipment, orthotics, and classroom modifications to maximize student safety and independence.
• Behavior Management: Use positive reinforcement and play-based techniques to keep preschoolers engaged and regulated during therapy.
• Documentation: Maintain timely progress notes, quarterly updates, and reports matching NY State education guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Licensure: Active New York State Physical Therapist License.
• Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience: Prior experience with early childhood populations (ages 3–5) or NY Section 4410 Special Education frameworks is highly preferred.
• Skills: Strong understanding of pediatric milestone progression and excellent team communication skills.

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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