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Family of Kidz
Hawthorne, New York

Pediatric Physical Therapist- Schoolage- $1K sign-on bonus

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$90-$100/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Pediatric Physical Therapist

*1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases*

The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, flexible, and committed to building positive relationships with students who have Emotional Disabilities.

Details About This Opportunity

  • Location: Hawthorne Cedar Knolls, grades K-12
  • Status: Fee for Service
  • Hours: 2 days, with additional locations available for FT opportunities
  • Compensation: Rate guaranteed (prep, training, regardless of absences)
  • Fee for Service: $90-$100/hour

Please note this is a range. 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)

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
  • 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.

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 from an accredited university and possess a current New York State Physical Therapy License. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children and families.

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyEvaluation writingData collectionIndividualized education program (IEP)Individualized family service plan (IFSP)CollaborationProblem solvingDocumentation

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Family of Kidz holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 55 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 30% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$187k–$208kPediatrics median $100k (middle half $74k–$108k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$183k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New York25 active458 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 30% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment863 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Family of Kidzsilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index55 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Family of Kidz

Mental Health Care
Westbury, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (25-28 days)
12 Holidays including Winter break
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program

Living in Hawthorne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$827k
Median resident rent
$3,250/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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