Special Education Preschool Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$86k
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Job Description
Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position: Physical Therapist (10 Month Position)
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting, performs physical therapy assessments, supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and students.
The Bronx Early learning center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser voa-gny.org
Location: Bronx, NY 10457
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in physical therapy.
New York State License including the requirements mandated by the Federation of State Boards in Physical Therapy, experience and/or training in pediatrics.
Physical Therapist Principal Responsibilities
Implements the physical therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.
Screens and evaluates children to obtain and interpret data necessary for planning intervention and for treatment planning. Performs advanced, specialized evaluations or assessments as indicated by an individual child’s needs.
- Documents services as required by Volunteers of America as well as third party payers.
- Follows to the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
- Maintains treatment areas, and equipment as required.
Supervises physical therapy practitioners (PTA’s), physical therapy students and other staff performing supportive services as a part of service provision.
Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of physical therapy licensure.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
- And much more!
To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: voa-gny.org
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist provides direct physical therapy treatment and assessments to children in a preschool setting. They are also responsible for supervising physical therapy assistants and students while maintaining compliance with professional standards and documentation requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in physical therapy and a valid New York State license. Experience or training in pediatrics is required to perform specialized evaluations and interventions.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $86k | Physical Therapy median $105k (middle half $95k–$108k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 789 active | 22,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 64% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment862 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,736 in the last 30 days | 4,595 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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