Pediatric Physical Therapist-EI/Preschool - Rensselaer County

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$90/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Details About This Opportunity

  • Location: Rensselaer County, NY
  • Status: Part-Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
  • Compensation: $90/hour for home/daycare/community

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.

Responsibilities

Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.

  • Working with early intervention and / or preschool children
  • 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 IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
  • Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

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, Legal and Pet Insurance)*

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Full-Time Opportunities Available
  • Team Building events
  • Incentive Program

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

Must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university and a current New York State Physical Therapy License. Candidates should be passionate about working with children and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyIFSP/IEP Goal TrackingProblem Solving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist-EI/Preschool - Rensselaer County at Family of Kidz a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 440 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Family of Kidz holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 72 active listings.

In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$136k (21 salary observations; 48 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (245 salary observations; 1,009 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 46 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 37% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

4
<$100k
4
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Family of Kidz · Baldwin, New York

$90-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN

$70-$100/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 440 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Family of Kidz

Mental Health Care
Westbury, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (25-28 days)
12 Holidays including Winter break
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Assistance