What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Physical Therapist - Newburgh, NY position at Accucare Nursing & Home Care?
Accucare Nursing is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team in Newburgh, NY. This role focuses on delivering therapeutic care to children with a wide range of diagnoses, directly in their homes. As a member of our pediatric-focused care team, you’ll help improve mobility, function, and overall quality of life through individualized, family-centered treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities:
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Recruitment Manager, Rosemarie. Call or text: (845) 286-0041 / Email: recruiter@accucarenursing.com
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team in Newburgh, NY. This role focuses on delivering therapeutic care to children with a wide range of diagnoses, directly in their homes. As a member of our pediatric-focused care team, you’ll help improve mobility, function, and overall quality of life through individualized, family-centered treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-home physical therapy services to pediatric patients in accordance with a physician’s written referral or prescription.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of gross motor skills, mobility, posture, balance, and developmental milestones.
- Develop and implement customized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, child-specific goals, and family input.
- Use play-based, engaging techniques to promote motor skill development and functional independence in children.
- Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and adjust care plans to maximize therapeutic benefit.
- Collaborate closely with parents, caregivers, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Educate families and caregivers on home exercise programs, positioning strategies, and mobility training.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in care team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development.
- Starting at $55/hr
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Active New York State Physical Therapy License (required).
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, with pediatric and/or home health experience strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of child development and pediatric therapy techniques.
- Compassionate and patient-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage children in therapy through creative and age-appropriate activities.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required for home visits.
- Make a meaningful impact in a child’s life every day
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Supportive team environment with pediatric clinical mentorship
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy
- Opportunities for ongoing training and growth in pediatric home care
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Recruitment Manager, Rosemarie. Call or text: (845) 286-0041 / Email: recruiter@accucarenursing.com
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
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