Physical Therapist (PT), Preschool – $500 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Location: Preschool in/near Hawthorne, NY. Status: Fee for Service. Hours: Cases during the school day, flexible schedule with a minimum of 10 hours per week. $500 sign‑on bonus after 90 days of employment (contingent on maintaining active cases).

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 & 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/school personnel.
• Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and report progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home and/or preschool‑based settings.
• Write detailed speech and language evaluation reports demonstrating the child’s abilities and areas of difficulty.
• Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team.
• Develop appropriate functional goals using IEP directives.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current New York State Physical Therapy License (new graduates welcome pending licensure).

Qualifications

Bilingual ability is a plus.

Skills

• Passionate to work 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 (for employees working 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 (for employees working 25+ hours/week): Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program, Professional Development Assistance, Full‑Time Opportunities Available, Team Building events, Incentive Program, Sick and Safe Leave (paid, consistent with state/local regulations).

Pay

Fee‑for‑service rate: Preschool $75‑$130 per hour (range based on service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held). $500 sign‑on bonus after 90 days of employment (contingent on active cases).

Schedule

Cases occur during the school day; flexible schedule with a minimum of 10 hours per week.