Virtual School-Based Physical Therapy Specialist - New York
Qualifications • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program • Active New York Physical Therapist license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions • Minimum of 2+ years of experience (school-based and/or teletherapy preferred) • Experience with NYSED IEP processes, Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, gross motor evaluations, and virtual service delivery is a plus • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills • Comfortable using teletherapy platforms, digital tools, and remote communication software
Key Responsibilities Assessment & Intervention • Conduct virtual evaluations to assess gross motor function, postural control, functional mobility, and physical accessibility within the educational setting • Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans tailored to student needs in a remote environment • Provide direct teletherapy services focused on school-based functional mobility goals and track student progress • Use objective data to guide clinical decision-making and adapt motor intervention strategies
Collaboration & Support • Work closely with general and special education teachers, parents, CSE teams, and school staff to support student participation and access • Provide practical recommendations for classroom modifications, positioning strategies, and gross motor carryover activities • Participate actively in virtual CSE / IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team reviews
Documentation & Compliance • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of direct service logs, progress notes, and IEP goal updates • Ensure all evaluations and therapeutic services strictly comply with NYSED regulations, district policies, and IDEA mandates • Complete comprehensive evaluation summaries, eligibility documentation, and required compliance reports
Technology & Teletherapy Tools • Utilize virtual platforms and interactive digital tools to deliver engaging, movement-focused therapy sessions • Adapt physical exercises, visual modeling guides, and activity modifications for an effective online learning environment • Guide onsite facilitators and families during remote sessions and assist with basic platform troubleshooting
Advocacy & Education • Support students in accessing appropriate physical accommodations, adaptive equipment, and assistive mobility tools • Provide educational resources, training, and guidance to school personnel and families on pediatric physical development and environmental accessibility
Benefits & Compensation • 1099 Independent Contractor Status • Compensation for both Direct & Indirect Service Hours
Estimated Pay Range: $48 – $55+ /hr (commensurate with experience, district budget, and candidate fit) • Flexibility with schedule and working 100% from home
For additional information, please contact Charlie Harper, Account Executive @ Procare Therapy and VocoVision!
📍 (678) 538-6734
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