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Eleutheria
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist (Early Intervention)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job Title

Physical Therapist (Early Intervention)

Pay Range

Based upon experience

Job Description

Whether you're a seasoned Physical Therapist ready for a fresh start, a new graduate eager to jumpstart your career with the right guidance, or a PT looking to transition from a different setting — this could be the right fit for you. At Nyman Associates, we provide the tools, guidance, and supportive environment you need to grow, feel connected, and make a lasting impact.

Nyman Associates is a trusted educational services provider specializing in school-based and early intervention therapy services, serving students and communities across a growing multi-state footprint for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate PTs excited to support children ages 3-5 in achieving their developmental milestones through movement and mobility.

Why Join Nyman?

  • As a well-established partner to many intermediate units in the region, we offer:
  • A variety of placement opportunities based on your interest and availability
  • Support from dedicated PT mentors, experienced Clinical Leads, and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators.
  • Consistent support and professional development opportunities
  • Assessment and therapy materials provided by Nyman - no out of pocket expenses

W2 employment with competitive pay and extensive benefits – sick time, 401(k), health insurance, and more. Your supplies, CEUs, technology, and assessment needs are fully covered.

  • Build your own caseload – based on your availability and preferences
  • Network and connect with other PTs and clinicians through Monthly Community of Practice events
  • Trusted presence – over 40 years of experience serving early intervention programs across Philadelphia.

Responsibilities Include

  • Assessment of children's motor abilities in natural and educational settings
  • Development of individualized intervention plans to support physical development
  • Therapy implementation to address areas of weakness and improve functional mobility
  • Environmental modifications to enhance children's participation in educational activities
  • Parent/Caregiver education to support carryover of motor skills at home
  • Session documentation and progress monitoring
  • Collaboration with all team members, including parents, teachers and related service providers

What You Can Expect in This Role

1. Services based on Individual Education Plans (IEPS) in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team

2. Flexibility in both scheduling and location!

3. Easy access to materials, assessments, and protocols

4. Support from Directors and Mentors with backgrounds in the Early Intervention Field

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
  • Valid state licensure or certification in physical therapy.
  • Experience working with preschool-aged children in a pediatric or educational setting preferred
  • Access to personal transportation

Benefits

  • Employee (W2)
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k)
  • Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
  • Life insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Assessment and therapy materials provided
  • Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
  • Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
  • Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
  • Lending library of assessments
  • Access to free Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities

Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

Assess the motor abilities of children aged 3-5 and develop individualized intervention plans to improve functional mobility. Collaborate with parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to implement therapy and monitor progress within educational settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyMotor Ability AssessmentIndividualized Intervention PlanningFunctional Mobility ImprovementEnvironmental ModificationParent EducationIEP ImplementationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,178 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Early Intervention) at Eleutheria a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 30 employers

17
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eleutheria

Benefits & Perks

Sick Time
401(k)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Referral Bonuses
Free CEUs