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Rebecca School
New York, New York

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-time

Listed compensation

$80K - $95K

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Employment & setting
Full time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

At Rebecca School, we support students ages 3–21 with neurodevelopmental delays through the DIRFloortime® model. Guided by values of respect, relationships, and emotional growth, we help students connect and thrive. Join us and make a lasting difference in their lives.

As a Physical Therapist at Rebecca School, you will help students improve motor coordination, balance, and physical independence through movement-based interventions. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to design therapy plans that support students’ participation in both classroom and community settings.

What You’ll Need

Degree in physical therapy and valid New York State PT license

Experience providing therapy services to children or young adults with developmental or neurological challenges

  • Strong knowledge of sensory-motor development and adaptive physical education techniques
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to relationship-based, student-centered practice
  • What You’ll Do
  • Conduct physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide direct therapy focused on improving strength, mobility, and endurance
  • Collaborate with teachers and therapists to integrate motor goals into daily classroom activities
  • Track progress and maintain detailed therapy documentation for each student
  • Educate staff and families on physical support that promotes independence and safety
  • Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Rebecca School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist conducts evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans to improve students' strength, mobility, and endurance. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate motor goals into classroom activities and educate families on promoting independence.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree in physical therapy and a valid New York State PT license. Experience working with children or young adults with developmental or neurological challenges is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Balance TrainingPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationRelationship-Based PracticeStudent-Centered Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) at Rebecca School a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,484 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
38%
Visa sponsorship
13%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Physical Therapy

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rebecca School

Primary and Secondary Education
New York, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Wellness perks
Tuition reimbursement
Career development programs
Leadership training
401(k) with 4% match
Health, dental, and vision insurance