Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
$31-$115/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
Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Physical Therapist (PT) to work with children who are 3-5 years old in our Preschool Special Education programs. An immediate position is available in Rochester.
Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.
Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey.
We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.
We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
- Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
- Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
- Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
- Follow all state laws and regulations.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Current New York State License and Certification in Physical Therapy
- New Graduates are required to have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- Valid Driver’s License
- Minimum one year of experience in an early childhood setting
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits for This Position
- Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
- Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
- Tuition discount available for employee's child(ren) to attend program
- Mentoring is offered to all providers
- Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
- Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
- Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
- Health Insurance for those working 30+ hours/wk.
- 401K match
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program
Job Type: Part-time, Full-time
- Pay Rate: EI
- Basic: $40-$46
- Extended: $54-$60
- Evaluation: $100-$115
- Basic Facility Rate: $32-$35
- Pay Rate: CPSE
- Basic 30 minutes 1 child: $35-$42
- Basic 30 minutes 2+ children: $31-$38/child
- Basic 45 minutes 1 child: $45-$52
- Basic 45 minutes 2+ children: $41-$48/child
- Extended 60 minutes 1 child: $55-$62
- Extended 60 minutes 2+ children: $51-$58/child
- Evaluation: $95-$115
*Overall annual compensation is dependent upon size of caseload in fee for service roles.
Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate, monitor, and track the progress of children aged 3-5 to create and adjust individualized treatment plans. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and providing family education through child-directed play.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current New York State license and certification in Physical Therapy, with new graduates required to possess a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. A minimum of one year of experience in an early childhood setting and a valid driver's license are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (490 salary observations; 1,696 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 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)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k 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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