PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$60-$70/hr
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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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. Full time salaried positions with paid time off and retirement and medical benefits also available.
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 personalized treatment programs. They are also responsible for performing 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 Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 30% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (763 salary observations; 1,875 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $94k nationally (+5%)763 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 774 active | 21,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 30% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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