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UCP of Long Island
Commack, New York

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Childrens Center - Commack, NY, Salary Range: $60.00 - $70.00Hourly, UCP Long Island is a not-for-profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

We are proud of our over 75-year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People with Disabilities!

We currently contract/per diem Pediatric Physical Therapist positions for our Children’s Center located in Commack. Full time employment positions with benefits also available.

You will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of those students who have been referred to by CSE/CPSE, and a physician's script has been obtained and assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

We give you: All sessions on one site Paid note writing time on site Collaborative atmosphere Ability to make a difference in a child's life In this role, you will: Evaluate students with orthopedic, neuro-physiological, and/or developmental deficits, upon assignment by the Clinical Supervisor.

Formulate a treatment program based on data learned through the evaluation process. Handle the treatment of these students using physical agents, appropriate exercise, stretching, joint mobilization, or other therapeutic techniques. Communicate therapeutic procedures to parents, teachers, and other staff members.

Attend meetings with other staff members to convey and receive information concerning student care. Participate in in-services. Record student status, therapeutic interventions recommended, and progress noted through proper note writing. Consult with equipment technicians and other dealers.

Measure and arrive at appropriate specifications for appliances prescribed by the physicians. Provide a safe, supervised, nurturing environment for the students we serve. Complete all required documentation and paperwork in a thorough and timely fashion..

Ensure that updated and accurate prescriptions are maintained for each student on their current caseload.

We require: Bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university accredited by APTA NYS Licensure as Physical Therapist Two years of "pediatric/rehabilitation" experience preferred Physical Therapist, for immediate consideration, please apply now! UCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate students with developmental or orthopedic deficits and formulate individualized treatment programs. They are responsible for providing therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and communicating care plans to parents and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from an APTA-accredited institution and possess a valid NYS Physical Therapist license. Two years of pediatric or rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyPediatric physical therapyTreatment planningOrthopedic assessmentNeuro-physiological assessmentDevelopmental deficit assessmentTherapeutic exercisePatient communicationCare coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 32% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% 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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs

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<$100k
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$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
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$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

CME allowance
68%
401k / retirement match
42%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

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

Living in Commack

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$786k
Typical market rent
$5,400/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UCP of Long Island

Non-profit Organizations
Hauppauge, New York

Benefits & Perks

All sessions on one site
Paid note writing time on site
Collaborative atmosphere
Nonprofit employer
PSLF eligible