Physical Therapist (PT) – Early Intervention / Preschool – $500 Sign-On Bonus

Family of Kidz · Farmingdale, NY · 6 days ago

On-siteHealthcare$71–$75/hrFull-time

About the role

Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals since 1998 to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. The focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Location: One of our state-of-the-art sensory gyms in Farmingdale or Islandia, NY. Status: Fee-for-Service and/or Full-Time opportunities available. Hours: During and/or afterschool hours with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.
Maintain ongoing communication with lead supervisors and coordinators regarding case management.
Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
Create and maintain a schedule with assigned individual families and school personnel.
Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and report on progress quarterly.
Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

Requirements

Background

Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy (DPT).
Current New York State Physical Therapy License.
Bilingual is a plus.

Attributes

Passionate about working with children and their families.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals.
Self-starter and independent problem solver.
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment.
Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary.
Team player.
Life-long learner committed to personal development.

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits (25+ hours/week)

Generous Paid Time Off (25–28 days).
12 Holidays including Winter break (12/25–1/1).
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
401(k).
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Referral Program.
Professional Development Assistance.
Pet Insurance.
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Team Building Events.
Incentive Program.

Part-Time Benefits (25+ hours/week)

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Referral Program.
Professional Development Assistance.
Full-Time Opportunities Available.
Team Building Events.
Incentive Program.
Sick and Safe Leave consistent with state and local regulations.

Compensation

Fee-for-Service rates:

Early Intervention: $71–$75/hour.
Preschool: $75–$130/hour.

Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held. The position may be either full-time or fee-for-service depending on current caseload, to be discussed during the interview. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days of employment with active cases and a 10-hour weekly minimum.

Schedule

During and/or afterschool hours with flexible scheduling. Fee-for-Service and/or Full-Time opportunities available.