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Kidtastic Kids Preschool
Farmingville, New York

PT Pediatric Physical Therapist Per Diem

Physical TherapistNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$75/hr

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Job Description

Per Diem Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT)

0.2 - 1 day

8:30 a. m. - 1:30 p. m.

$45-$60/ 30 Minute Session

Kidtastic Kids Preschool Special Education Program

Kidtastic Kids is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Per Diem Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based physical therapy services to preschool-aged children with developmental delays and disabilities.

In this role, you will work directly with young learners in a supportive, child-centered educational environment, helping students develop the motor skills necessary to participate successfully in school activities and daily routines. Services are provided on-site during the school day (8:30 a. m. – 1:30 p. m.) and are delivered in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized and small-group physical therapy services to preschool-aged children.
  • Develop and implement therapy interventions aligned with student IEP goals.
  • Conduct evaluations, screenings, and assessments as assigned.
  • Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
  • Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to support student success.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to educational planning.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable state regulations and professional standards.

Qualifications

  • Current New York State Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing.
  • Experience working with young children, preferably in a school-based, preschool, or early intervention setting.
  • Knowledge of IEPs and New York State preschool special education regulations preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Position Details

Position Type: Per Diem

Schedule: Flexible; based on student caseload and service mandates

Hours: School-day services provided between 8:30 a. m. and 1:30 p. m.

Setting: Preschool Special Education Program

Location: On-site

Why Join Kidtastic Kids?

  • Flexible scheduling opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
  • Meaningful work helping young children achieve developmental milestones
  • Positive, child-focused educational environment

Ideal Opportunity for Therapists Seeking Supplemental Hours

If you are passionate about supporting young children and their families through high-quality therapeutic services, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Kidtastic Kids team.

Kidtastic Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyMotor skills developmentProgress reportingCollaborationMultidisciplinary team coordinationSchool-based therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PT Pediatric Physical Therapist Per Diem at Kidtastic Kids Preschool a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 484 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$135k (21 salary observations; 50 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (227 salary observations; 996 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, 12% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.4% 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
58%
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
26%
PSLF eligible
11%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 484 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Farmingville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$634k
Typical market rent
$3,840/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling opportunities
Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
Positive, child-focused educational environment