PHYSICAL THERAPIST - CHILDREN'S DAY PROGRAM - 3,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)

2 days ago

New York$71,000 - $81,000/yearFull TimePhysical Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) as a Physical Therapist – Children's Day Program, $71K-$81K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, assess, or screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills

Provide physical therapy services according to mandated paperwork (i. e. IEP’s, IFSP, etc.)

Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.

Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable, and confidential manner.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $71,000 - $81,000/year

Signing bonus: $3,000.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapyClinical assessmentIEP documentationPatient evaluationOrthotic fittingProsthetic fittingAdaptive equipmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPediatric careDevelopmental disabilities supportStandardized testingClinical observationDocumentation managementSafety modificationCommunicationTeamwork

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current NYSED license and registration. Experience treating children with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICAL THERAPIST - CHILDREN'S DAY PROGRAM - *3,000 SIGN ON BONUS* at Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) lists compensation for this psychologist position at $71k to $81k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($71k–$81k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Clinical assessment, IEP documentation, Patient evaluation, Orthotic fitting, Prosthetic fitting, Adaptive equipment, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will provide direct therapy services, screenings, and assessments for children with developmental disabilities within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, fitting adaptive equipment, and collaborating with families and staff t...

Benefits package: $3,000 sign-on bonus, Comprehensive paid training, Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, EAP, 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off for school breaks, Career growth opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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