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School-Based PT Opportunity near Hicksville, NY - 25/26 Academic Year

Hicksville, NY 11801

Posted: 04/02/2025 Industry: Education Job Number: 25208381 Pay Rate: 40-50 USD/Hour

Job Description


Position Overview
At Phaxis, we know that physical access and mobility underpin every student’s ability to engage and learn. As a school-based Physical Therapist (PT) serving districts near Hicksville, NY, you’ll design and deliver therapeutic interventions that help K–12 students overcome physical barriers and achieve their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Comprehensive Evaluations: Conduct mobility, balance, strength, and functional assessments to identify each student’s needs

  • IEP Development & Implementation: Collaborate in IEP meetings to develop goal-driven PT objectives and carry out individualized plans of care

  • Therapeutic Intervention: Provide one-on-one and small-group sessions—both “push-in”and “pull-out”—addressing gross motor, postural, and functional skills

  • Classroom & Environmental Consultation: Advise teachers and support staff on adapting classroom layouts, equipment use, and activity modifications to promote inclusion

  • Progress Monitoring & Documentation: Track student gains with standardized tests and observational data;adjust interventions as needed and maintain compliance with district and state regulations

  • Family & Community Liaison: Engage families and external providers to coordinate care continuity and home-program exercises

Job Details

  • Position Type: Contract, school-based role (option to extend into the 2025–2026 school year based on mutual interest)

  • Hours: Full-time, 25–40+ hours per week aligned with district calendar and student schedules

  • Pay Rate: $40–$60+ per hour

  • Caseload: K–12 students with IEP-driven PT needs;assignments based on district priorities

What You Bring

  • Credentials: Current New York State PT license (required);limited permits accepted under direct supervision if awaiting full licensure

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program (entry-level DPT or equivalent)

  • Experience: Prior school-based or pediatric PT experience preferred

  • Skills: Strong collaborative communication, adaptability, and proficiency with assistive technology and adaptive equipment

  • Authorization: Eligible to work in the U.S. Without sponsorship

Phaxis Benefits

  • Day One Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits begin immediately

  • Weekly Pay: Timely, reliable payment every week

  • Licensure Support: Reimbursement for NYS licensure and CEU costs

  • Dedicated Support: Ongoing guidance from Phaxis consultants and on-site school staff

  • Referral Bonuses: Earn extra for recommending fellow PT professionals

Ready to advance students’mobility and participation?
Apply now or visit phaxis.Com to learn more.

Phaxis Education is proud to place dedicated professionals in roles that champion inclusive, accessible learning environments—backed by over 22 years of staffing excellence.
 

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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