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Family of Kidz
Great Neck, New York

Pediatric Physical Therapist - $500 Bonus, EI/Preschool

Physical Therapist Top 10% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$40/30-min session

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Pediatric Physical Therapist

*$500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases-10hr weekly minimum*

Details about this opportunity

  • Location: Great Neck Clinic
  • Status: Fee for Service and/or Full-Time opportunities available
  • Hours: During and/or afterschool hours, flexible scheduling
  • Compensation: $40/ 30-min sessions and/or Full-Time salary available

Please note this is an average. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.

What we have to offer YOU

  • FULL TIME BENEFITS:
  • Generous Paid Time Off (between 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

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per 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: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities

Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.

  • Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.
  • Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to 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 reports on progress quarterly.
  • Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

About You

  • If you have these attributes:
  • 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
  • A flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
  • Must be a team player
  • Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

And this background

  • Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Current New York State Physical Therapy License
  • Bilingual is a plus
  • Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

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Why Join our Family?

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

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Must hold a degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited university and possess a current New York State Physical Therapy License. Candidates should be passionate about working with children and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyEvaluation writingData collectionCollaborationProblem solvingInterdisciplinary teamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist - $500 Bonus, EI/Preschool at Family of Kidz a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 499 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Family of Kidz holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 57 active listings.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Family of Kidz

Mental Health Care
Westbury, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO (25-28 days)
12 holidays
Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program