Pediatric Physical Therapist - ESCR
Listed compensation
$43.59-$48.72/hr
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- POSITION SUMMARY
- 1- Delivery of treatment services to children ranging in ages from 0-21 years
- 2- Evaluation services
- 3- Job-related department responsibilities
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric therapy, particularly with children who have complex medical needs.
This role involves assessing, developing, and implementing individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and overall function for our patients, while closely collaborating with physiatrists and other healthcare professionals.
The therapist will provide treatment for 10-12 patients per day, ranging in age from 0 to 21 years.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough assessments of children with severe medical disabilities to identify physical therapy needs.
Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, goals, and family input.
Provide treatment for 10-12 patients daily, addressing a wide range of physical therapy needs for children and young adults aged 0-21.
Collaborate with physiatrists to coordinate care, discuss patient progress, and refine treatment approaches.
Use evidence-based practices to provide therapeutic interventions aimed at enhancing physical abilities, mobility, and independence.
Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, speech therapists, and medical professionals, to ensure comprehensive care.
Educate families and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and strategies to support their child's development at home.
Document patient progress and maintain accurate records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Stay current with best practices and advancements in pediatric physical therapy through continuing education and professional development.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to share knowledge and enhance team effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s/or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Valid New York State license to practice physical therapy. Must maintain license in good standing.
Valid NPI Number
Experience
Experience working with pediatric patients, especially those with severe disabilities and complex medical conditions.
Hourly Rate Range
$43.59/Hr. To $48.72/Hr.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist - ESCR at Elizabeth Seton Children’s a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 508 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Elizabeth Seton Children’s holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 3 active listings.
In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$148k (14 salary observations; 37 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (226 salary observations; 859 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k 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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