School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) / Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) / Occupational Therapist (OT)

Company: Focal Point Medical Staffing
Location: New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island
Pay: $95 per hour for either discipline
Anticipated Hours: Approximately 18–24 hours per week, depending on assignment
Setting: On-site school assignments during school-day hours

Join Our School-Based Therapy Talent Pool

Focal Point Medical Staffing is building its talent pool of experienced Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists for several anticipated school-based openings expected soon.

We welcome qualified clinicians interested in helping students develop independence, access their learning environment, and reach their educational goals.

This posting is for upcoming opportunities. An immediate assignment or start date is not guaranteed. Placements are subject to client approval, assignment availability, and completion of onboarding requirements.

Applicants must be licensed as a Physical Therapist OR Occupational Therapist.

Compensation and Schedule

• $95 per hour.
• Anticipated assignments of approximately 18–24+ hours per week.
• School-day schedules; specific days, locations, and hours vary.
• Employer-sponsored benefits are not offered for these positions at this time. Any legally required leave or benefits will be provided.
• Assignment details and compensation terms will be reviewed before acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and individualized therapy within your licensed discipline.
• Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), as applicable.
• Deliver individual and/or group services according to authorized schedules.
• Complete accurate, timely evaluations, treatment notes, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, special education staff, and other related-service providers.
• Participate in IEP and student planning meetings as required.
• Recommend strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment to support student participation.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow professional standards and school policies.

Physical Therapist Duties

Support gross motor development, balance, coordination, positioning, mobility, and safe access to the school environment.

Occupational Therapist Duties

Support fine motor and visual motor skills, sensory regulation, classroom participation, and school-related daily living skills.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State license and current NYSED registration as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
• At least one year of professional experience in your licensed discipline.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment drug screening, consistent with applicable law.
• Ability to obtain and maintain fingerprint clearance and any school or district authorization required for the assignment.
• Completion of applicable New York child-abuse identification/reporting and child-abuse-in-an-educational-setting training requirements.
• Ability to meet assignment-specific health clearance and onboarding requirements before starting.
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Availability to provide services on-site during assigned school hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric or school-based therapy experience.
• Experience providing IEP-based services and documenting student progress.
• Experience supporting students with autism, developmental delays, or other disabilities.

About Focal Point Medical Staffing

Focal Point Medical Staffing is a nurse-founded healthcare staffing agency established in 2019. We connect qualified healthcare professionals with schools and healthcare organizations. We value clinical excellence, dependable service, clear communication, and collaboration.

How to Apply

Submit your current résumé through ZipRecruiter. Include your licensed discipline, New York license and registration status, preferred boroughs, available days and hours, and relevant pediatric or school-based experience.

Qualified applicants may be contacted to discuss upcoming assignments and next steps for joining our talent pool.

Focal Point Medical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.

\nCompany Description

Focal Point Medical Staffing is a nurse-founded healthcare staffing agency established in 2019. We connect qualified healthcare professionals with schools and healthcare organizations to support their staffing needs.

Our school-based clinicians help students build independence, participate in the classroom, and reach their educational goals. We value clinical excellence, dependable service, clear communication, and collaboration with the communities we serve.

Company Description

Focal Point Medical Staffing is a nurse-founded healthcare staffing agency established in 2019. We connect qualified healthcare professionals with schools and healthcare organizations to support their staffing needs.\n\nOur school-based clinicians help students build independence, participate in the classroom, and reach their educational goals. We value clinical excellence, dependable service, clear communication, and collaboration with the communities we serve.