Physical Therapist - ESCS- Yonkers - $7,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Provide physical therapy services to infants, toddlers, preschool and school‑age children for a minimum of 50 weekly sessions and conduct physical therapy assessments and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values (Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change, Loving Relationships) by bringing these values to life in the organization.
• Provide mandated services to assigned children on caseload in compliance with IEP documents utilizing the resources of the clinical Director of Rehabilitation.
• Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning each child’s needs and progress updates.
• Work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals directly involved in the care and treatment of the child to develop and monitor IEP services.
• Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations with reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence‑based practices; communicate results effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability.
• Provide input into, and when appropriate fabricate, the child’s assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs.
• Serve as clinical instructor and assist with coordination of affiliation programs as needed for physical therapy students.
• Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and school‑wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth and informs clinical practices.
• Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree or Doctorate degree.
• NYS PT License and NYS Registration Certificate required.
• NPI Number required.
• Experience: New graduates with pediatric experience considered; minimum of 1 year pediatric PT experience.

Skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to families and work collaboratively with other agency representatives.
• Fluency in English (read, write, speak, understand).
• Ability to meet health standards set by NYDOH and Elizabeth Seton Children’s policies (medical and physical examination).
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of children if necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel safely throughout the community.

Benefits

• $7,000 sign‑on bonus.

Pay

Salary range: $82,744.16 per year to $95,155.78 per year.

Schedule

Minimum of 50 weekly sessions; work in a well‑lighted and ventilated area, subject to frequent interruptions, may be asked to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.