School-Based Full-Time Physical Therapist

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center is seeking full-time Physical Therapists to join its School-Based Rehabilitation Program for the 2027–2028 school year. Positions are based in Yonkers, New York, and involve providing evaluation and intervention for children in schools and/or their homes. The work follows Saint Joseph’s Medical Center policies and procedures, applicable Board of Education contracts, and New York State law. New graduates are welcome to apply, and opportunities for supervision may be available. Physical Therapists evaluate and treat assigned school-based children, document sessions and progress, prepare Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and communicate with parents, guardians, teachers, school personnel, Boards of Education, and the School-Based Rehabilitation Program. Therapists attend mandatory program and district meetings and trainings. The role follows the Yonkers Public School calendar and typically has a daily schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the schedule discussed with the program director.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in pediatrics, specifically with school-age populations.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation and intervention for children in schools and/or their homes.
Evaluate and treat assigned school-based children.
Document therapy sessions and children's progress, maintaining appropriate records.
Prepare Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Communicate with parents, guardians, teachers, school personnel, Boards of Education, and the School-Based Rehabilitation Program.
Attend mandatory and required program and district meetings and trainings.
Work in accordance with Saint Joseph’s Medical Center policies and procedures, Board of Education contracts, and New York State law.