Physical Therapist - Northern New Jersey

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Department: Early Intervention Program

Location: Northern New Jersey

Status: Hourly (Choose your own hours)

About Pillar Care Continuum

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community.

Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations.

Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

Job Summary

The Early Intervention Physical Therapist provides specialized services to infants and toddlers (birth to three) who have developmental delays or disabilities.

The therapist works collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team to promote the child's physical development in natural settings, such as the home, childcare, or community environments.

This role requires a compassionate and skilled professional committed to empowering families and fostering each child’s growth and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental and functional assessments to identify the child’s physical therapy needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and family goals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development.
• Provide direct physical therapy services to address gross motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, and postural control.
• Educate and coach families on strategies and exercises to support their child’s physical development in daily routines.
• Monitor and document the child’s progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
• Collaborate with other early intervention providers (e. g., occupational therapists, speech therapists, educators) to ensure integrated services.
• Maintain open, respectful, and supportive communication with families and caregivers.
• Provide guidance on adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to optimize the child’s participation in daily activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and IFSP updates, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure services align with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C requirements.
• Stay current with best practices in pediatric physical therapy and early intervention.
• Participate in ongoing training, workshops, and team meetings.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and positioning infants and toddlers.
• Travel to family homes and community settings as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Physical Therapy or Master’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Active New Jersey licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience in pediatrics or early intervention is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA Part C and family-centered practices.
• Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in documenting services using electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Learn more about our Early Intervention Program here: Pillar Care | Early Intervention Program

Compensation

Salary: $ 80.00-$90.00 Hourly

Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work

experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,

complexity and external market and internal market value when

determining salary level.

Benefits

Accrued paid sick time

No need for independent liability insurance (saving approximately $200–$300 per year)

Taxes are deducted directly from your paycheck — no need to file independently or hire a tax professional

Flexible work schedule and location

Eligible for 401(k) benefits after 500 hours worked

This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

Category 2

Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.