Mount Vernon, NY
6 months ago

Job Overview

Job Type
FullTime
Pay
$85K – $100K

Job description

Salary:
USD 85,000 - 100,000 per year
Location:
Mount Vernon, NY, United States
Work arrangement:
On-site

Role Summary

At Rebecca School, we support students ages 3–21 with neurodevelopmental delays through the DIRFloortime® model. Guided by values of respect, relationships, and emotional growth, we help students connect and thrive. Join us and make a lasting difference in their lives.

As a Physical Therapist at Rebecca School, you will help students improve motor coordination, balance, and physical independence through movement-based interventions. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to design therapy plans that support students’ participation in both classroom and community settings.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide direct therapy focused on improving strength, mobility, and endurance
  • Collaborate with teachers and therapists to integrate motor goals into daily classroom activities
  • Track progress and maintain detailed therapy documentation for each student
  • Educate staff and families on physical support that promotes independence and safety

Requirements

  • Degree in physical therapy and valid New York State PT license
  • Experience providing therapy services to children or young adults with developmental or neurological challenges
  • Strong knowledge of sensory-motor development and adaptive physical education techniques
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to relationship-based, student-centered practice

Benefits

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Rebecca School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.

Role:
Physical Therapist (PT)
Job Type:
FullTime

Company profile

rebecca-school

rebeccaschool.org

Rebecca School is an independent private special education day school in New York City for students with neurodevelopmental delays in relating and communicating, including autism spectrum disorder. It uses the DIRFloortime approach (Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based) developed by child psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan, treating respectful relationships as the foundation for learning. The school operates two campuses, Rebecca School NYC and Rebecca School Mount Vernon, and works with families to help students become autonomous members of their community.

Founded
2006

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