Physical Therapist

Simply Innovative Therapies • Part-time • Town of Oyster Bay, New York, United States • $70 - $80 / month • 6d ago

Job Description

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide pediatric physical therapy services for Early Intervention (birth–3) and school-age students across home, school, and community settings on Long Island. The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat children with gross motor delays, mobility limitations, neuromuscular conditions, orthopedic impairments, and functional movement challenges. This role focuses on improving strength, balance, coordination, endurance, and overall functional participation in daily routines and educational environments.

The Physical Therapist will collaborate with families, educators, service coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent, effective, and child-centered service delivery.

Responsibilities include:

Conduct physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for EI and school-age students
Provide direct physical therapy services in home-based EI and school-based or community settings
Address gross motor development, balance, strength, coordination, posture, gait, and mobility
Implement evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions to support functional movement
Collaborate with families, teachers, and related service providers to support carryover of skills
Complete required documentation including evaluations, session notes, and progress reports
Provide consultation and strategies to caregivers and school staff as appropriate
Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with New York State and APTA guidelines

Requirements

Qualifications

Current New York State Physical Therapist license required
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s degree from an accredited program
Pediatric experience preferred; EI and/or school-based experience a plus but not required
Ability to pass required background checks and clearances
Strong communication, organization, and clinical reasoning skills
Ability to work independently across multiple settings while collaborating with a team
Professional, reliable, flexible, and child-focused