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Physical Therapist (PT) – Early Intervention / Preschool – $500 Sign-On Bonus

Part-time

Family of Kidz

Suffolk County, NYFull-time / Part-time$71–130/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$71–130/hr
Location
Suffolk County, NY
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

Family of Kidz seeks a pediatric physical therapist to provide services for children in early intervention and preschool settings at sensory gyms in Farmingdale or Islandia, New York. The role may be full-time or fee-for-service, depending on caseload, with flexible scheduling during or after school hours. Candidates should have a physical therapy degree and a current New York State license; bilingual ability is a plus.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementOrganizationAttention to DetailEmpathyAdaptabilityTeamworkBilingual

Qualifications

Doctor of Physical TherapyNew York State Physical Therapy License

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist

$500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases-10hr weekly minimum

Details about this opportunity:

Location: One of our state of the art sensory gyms (Farmingdale or Islandia, NY)

Status: Fee for Service and/or Full-Time opportunities available

Hours: During and/or afterschool hours, flexible scheduling

Compensation:

Fee for Service rates:

  • Early Intervention: $71-$75/hour

  • Preschool: $$75-$130/hour

Please note this is an average. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.

What we have to offer YOU:

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

  • Generous Paid Time Off  (between 25-28 days!)

  • 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Referral Program

  • Professional Development Assistance

  • Pet Insurance

  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

  • Team Building Events

  • Incentive Program

PART TIME BENEFITS:

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Referral Program

  • Professional Development Assistance

  • Full-Time Opportunities Available

  • Team Building events

  • Incentive Program

*Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.

  • Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.

  • Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.

  • Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.

  • Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.

  • Create and maintain a schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel.

  • Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.

  • Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

About You:

If you have these attributes:

  • Passionate to work with children and their families

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals

  • Self-starter and independent problem solver

  • Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail

  • Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate

  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment

  • A flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary

  • Must be a team player

  • Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

And this background:

  • Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy   (DPT)

  • Current New York State Physical Therapy License

  • Bilingual is a plus

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,471 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$71–130/hr
  • New York median$50–60/hr239 hourly ranges
  • US median$47–60/hr3,017 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $100.50/hr, is 93% above the New York median midpoint ($52/hr) — in the top quarter of Physical Therapist hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 562 open Physical Therapist jobs in New York and 10,471 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,871 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 639 of the 10,471 open Physical Therapist jobs (6%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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