PT Pediatric Physical Therapist Per Diem
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$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
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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