Pediatric Physical Therapist (School Based)

Job Description

This Physical Therapist position is a school-based pediatric role, not an outpatient or hospital role. Therefore, candidates must have experience working with children and/or in educational settings.

Mploylab is recruiting a Licensed Physical Therapist for a school-based position in New York City. You will help students with autism and developmental disabilities build mobility, independence, and participation in everyday learning activities.

This role is ideal for a Physical Therapist with school-based, pediatric, or early intervention experience who is passionate about helping students build functional mobility, independence, and participation in daily school activities.

You will coordinate therapy with educators, related-service providers, and families so that students can practice functional skills throughout their school day.

What You’ll Do

• Provide school-based physical therapy services aligned with students’ IEP goals
• Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans focused on motor development, mobility, and functional independence
• Deliver therapy across settings including classrooms, therapy rooms, playgrounds, and community environments
• Support students with positioning, transfers, mobility, and adaptive equipment
• Collaborate daily with teachers, OT/SLP providers, and support staff
• Guide staff on safe handling, positioning, and mobility strategies
• Track progress and maintain IEP-compliant documentation
• Contribute to standing programs, walking programs, and functional mobility plans

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Physical Therapist license (required)
• Experience working with children in a school, pediatric, or early intervention setting
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to manage a caseload within a structured school environment

Strongly Preferred

• Experience with IEPs, CPSE/CSE processes, or school-based services
• Experience working with autism, developmental disabilities, or neurological conditions
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Training or experience in pediatric rehabilitation or NDT

Why This Role

• A school-based schedule and a collaborative team setting
• Collaborative team environment with built-in support from educators and therapists
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on students’ independence and daily functioning
• Structured setting compared to outpatient or home-based care

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• pediatric physical therapy: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Physical Therapist license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Resources

Before applying, explore our candidate resources and recruiting support.

You can also review the official New York State physical therapy license requirements.