Special Education Preschool Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$86,480

  • 80%better work-life than Physical Therapy peers
  • 59%of Physical Therapy listings state pay

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Physical Therapist (10 Month Position)

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting, performs physical therapy assessments, supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and students.

The Bronx Early learning center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc

Location: Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in physical therapy.

New York State License including the requirements mandated by the Federation of State Boards in Physical Therapy, experience and/or training in pediatrics.

Physical Therapist Principal Responsibilities

Implements the physical therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.

Screens and evaluates children to obtain and interpret data necessary for planning intervention and for treatment planning. Performs advanced, specialized evaluations or assessments as indicated by an individual child’s needs.

  • Documents services as required by Volunteers of America as well as third party payers.
  • Follows to the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
  • Maintains treatment areas, and equipment as required.

Supervises physical therapy practitioners (PTA’s), physical therapy students and other staff performing supportive services as a part of service provision.

Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of physical therapy licensure.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
  • And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides direct treatment and assessments for children in a preschool setting while supervising assistants and students. They are responsible for documenting services, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with other staff to implement intervention plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in physical therapy and a valid New York State license. Experience or training in pediatrics is required for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyPhysical therapy assessmentSupervisionDocumentationIntervention planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Special Education Preschool Physical Therapist at Volunteers of America - Greater New York a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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

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401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
41%
Visa sponsorship
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,438 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 10.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 58% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Volunteers of America - Greater New York

Non-profit Organizations
New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday