Special Education Preschool Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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

Pediatric physical therapyPhysical therapy assessmentSupervisionIntervention planningEarly childhood development

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$86kPhysical Therapy median $105k (middle half $95k–$108k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York789 active22,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 64% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment862 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,736 in the last 30 days4,595 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 19 employers
10
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
62%
Loan repayment
41%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,724 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Volunteers of America - Greater New York

Non-profit Organizations
New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Prescription coverage
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off including paid birthday holiday

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 10.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 57% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.