Per Diem School-Based Fee-For-Service Physical Therapist

St. Vincent's Health Partners • City of Yonkers, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center is seeking per diem, fee-for-service Physical Therapists to join its School-Based Rehabilitation Program for the 2027–2028 school year. The therapists provide evaluation and intervention for children in schools and/or their homes, document sessions and progress, prepare Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and maintain ongoing communication with parents, guardians, and teachers. They evaluate and treat assigned school-based children and maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with Saint Joseph’s Medical Center policies and procedures, contracts with Boards of Education, and New York State law. The role also requires attending mandatory School-Based Rehabilitation Program and district meetings and trainings, and communicating with parents, school personnel, Boards of Education, and the program. Opportunities for supervision may be available. The daily schedule is discussed with the Director of the School-Based Rehabilitation Program. Fee-for-service compensation is up to $205.80 per hour. Benefits may be available after working at least 30 hours per week for 45 days and must be maintained by continuing to work at least 30 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science, master’s, or doctorate degree from a Physical Therapy program.
• New York State Physical Therapy license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of pediatric experience, specifically with school-age populations, is preferred.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and intervention for children in schools and/or their homes.
• Document therapy sessions and children’s progress.
• Prepare Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Evaluate and treat assigned school-based children and maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with organizational policies, education-board contracts, and New York State law.
• Attend mandatory and required School-Based Rehabilitation Program and district meetings and trainings.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, teachers, school personnel, Boards of Education, and the School-Based Rehabilitation Program.

Benefits

• Benefits may be available after working 30 or more hours per week for 45 days; continued eligibility requires continuing to work at least 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level