Pediatric Physical Therapist- Schoolage $2K sign-on bonus
Listed compensation
$60-$200/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Physical Therapist
- Competitive Pay
- Flexibility
- Location
- Caseload Stability
- Clinical Support
*$2K sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases*
Details About This Opportunity
- Location: School District placements in Central Suffolk County, NY
- Status: Fee for Service, and/or Full Time opportunities available
- Hours: Monday-Friday, following school calendar (flexible scheduling with FFS)
- Compensation: $60-$120/hour
- Larger groups can earn up to $200+ per 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 IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
- Provide input and attend/teleconference initial 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
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university and possess a current New York State Physical Therapy License. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a passion for working with children are essential for this role.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist- Schoolage $2K sign-on bonus at Family of Kidz a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 465 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Family of Kidz holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 57 active listings.
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (physical therapy) | ranked against 465 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $94k (middle half $81k–$102k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in New York | 25 active | 464 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $2k sign-on | New York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment865 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,199 in the last 30 days | 787 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Family of Kidz | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index57 active listings |
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