Physical Therapist-Weekends
- Weekends
How this pay compares
This posting states $45–$52 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in New York post a median of $57.50 an hour, the middle half $50–$71.56, across 126 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in New York earn a median of $48.39 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
Physical Therapist - Weekend Position
Pediatric Long-Term Care Facility
Pay: $45–$52 per hour
We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Physical Therapist to join our pediatric long-term care team in a weekend position. The successful candidate will provide individualized care to children with complex medical and developmental needs, supporting their mobility, function, comfort, and participation in daily activities.
We’re especially interested in candidates who are passionate about high-frequency intervention and helping children make meaningful progress through consistent, individualized therapy.
Key responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on their needs, goals, and medical status.
- Provide physical therapy interventions for children with high-acuity needs.
- Use high-frequency intervention approaches and adapt treatment to each patient’s goals, progress, and tolerance.
- Monitor and document patient response, progress, and changes in condition.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support continuity between therapy sessions.
- Follow facility policies and applicable professional standards for safe, effective care.
Qualifications
- Current Physical Therapist licensure in the state of practice.
- Inpatient pediatric experience, preferably with medically complex or high-acuity patients.
- Familiarity with ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
- Knowledge of high-frequency intervention approaches and a genuine passion for this model of care.
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and collaboration skills.
- Availability to work weekends.
If you are committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-informed care for children and their families, we invite you to apply.
From Ditmas Children's Nursing & Rehab's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Ditmas Children's Nursing & Rehab hires nurses, therapists and mental health staff in Brooklyn, New York.
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