Job Overview – Part-Time Pediatric Physical Therapist (Special Education) Compensation: $46 – $48/hour Location: Bronx, NY Schedule: Part-time, 3 days per week
TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Part-Time Pediatric Physical Therapist in Bronx, NY for our client, providing school-based physical therapy services to students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. This role includes conducting evaluations, implementing IEP-based interventions, and supporting functional mobility and classroom participation. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of pediatric or school-based physical therapy experience with complex student populations.
Responsibilities as the Part-Time Pediatric Physical Therapist:
IEP-Based Therapeutic Intervention: Design and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals to improve mobility, posture, and functional independence.
Evaluations & Assessments: Conduct initial, annual, and triennial evaluations and provide goal recommendations during IEP meetings.
Adaptive Equipment & Mobility Support: Assess and recommend positioning equipment, mobility aids, and orthotics in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate progress notes and Medicaid and IDEA-compliant documentation.
Interdisciplinary & Family Collaboration: Partner with educators and parents to integrate therapy into academic programming and support carryover of therapeutic strategies.
Qualifications for the Part-Time Pediatric Physical Therapist:
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
Licensure: Active New York State Physical Therapist license required.
Experience: 2+ years of pediatric or school-based physical therapy experience required, with demonstrated experience supporting students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of IEP development, IDEA compliance, Medicaid documentation requirements, and school-based therapy best practices.
Skills & Attributes: Effective communicator and collaborative team member with strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to respond constructively to supervisory feedback in an educational environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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