Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Physical Therapist-Special NeedsSchool

Job

UCP of Long Island

Commack, NY (In Person)

$150,800 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/20/2026

Apply for this opportunity

This job application is on an outside website. Be sure to review the job posting there to verify it's the same.

Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
76
out of 100
Average of individual scores

Were these scores useful?

Skill Insights

Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.

Job Description

Physical Therapist-Special NeedsSchool 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 9 Smiths Lane, Commack, NY 11725 $65
  • $80 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time, Contract, Per diem UCP of Long Island 4 reviews $65
  • $80 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time, Contract, Per diem Physical Therapist | School
  • All School Holidays Paid Full-Time | Contract/Per Diem (Up to 25 hours per week) Salary for
Full-Time:
$79,326
  • $89,326/yr Salary for
Contract/Per Diem:
$65-80/hr Commack, NY UCP Long Island is a not-for-profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our 75-year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People with Disabilities! We currently have available full-time and contract/per diem Pediatric Physical Therapist positions for our Children's Center located in Commack. You will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of those students who have been referred to by CSE/CPSE, and a physician's script has been obtained and assigned by the Clinical Supervisor. Guidance and assistance will be provided as necessary by Clinical Supervisor and Lead Physical Therapists at The Children's Center.
We give you:
9-10 weeks paid vacation/holidays All sessions on one site Paid note writing time on site Collaborative atmosphere Paid Professional days Benefits package including free Life Insurance, Pension program, 403B, and tuition reimbursement In this role, you will: Evaluate students with orthopedic, neuro-physiological, and/or developmental deficits, upon assignment by the Clinical Supervisor. Formulate a treatment program based on data learned through the evaluation process. Handle the treatment of these students using physical agents, appropriate exercise, stretching, joint mobilization, or other therapeutic techniques. Communicate therapeutic procedures to parents, teachers, and other staff members. Attend meetings with other staff members to convey and receive information concerning student care. Participate in in-services. Record student status, therapeutic interventions recommended, and progress noted through proper note writing. Consult with equipment technicians and other dealers. Measure and arrive at appropriate specifications for appliances prescribed by the physicians. Provide a safe, supervised, nurturing environment for the students we serve. Complete all required documentation and paperwork in a thorough and timely fashion. Train and in-service employees in work-related functions. Provide guidance and support for all departmental staff. Ensure that updated and accurate prescriptions are maintained for each student on their current caseload.
We require:
Bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university accredited by
APTA NYS
Licensure as Physical Therapist Two years of "pediatric/rehabilitation" experience preferred Physical Therapist , for immediate consideration, please apply now! UCP offers
ALL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
PAID, generous paid time off, medical and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, defined contribution pension and 403b plans, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance plans. UCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We require:
Bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university accredited by
APTA NYS
Licensure as Physical Therapist Two years of "pediatric/rehabilitation" experience preferred Physical Therapist , for immediate consideration, please apply now! UCP offers
ALL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
PAID, generous paid time off, medical and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, defined contribution pension and 403b plans, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance plans. UCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Similar jobs in Commack, NY

Similar jobs in New York