Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$66-$75/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
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Job Title: Physical Therapist (In‑Person)
- Location: New York, NY
- Employment Type: Part‑Time (up to 5 hours per week)
- Schedule: 1.5–2.5 hours twice per week (approx. 5 hours total)
- Start Date: September 7, 2026
- End Date: End of School Year
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide in‑person services to students in New York City for part-time. Services will be delivered via CSE transmittals or RSAs. The therapist will support students’ functional mobility, independence, and participation in the educational environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct physical therapy services in accordance with student IEPs.
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and support staff to promote student success.
- Document progress and maintain compliance with DOE requirements.
- Deliver services consistently within the scheduled hours.
Qualifications
- Current New York State Physical Therapy license (required).
- Experience in school‑based or pediatric settings preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Compensation
Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (744 salary observations; 1,793 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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