Local Contract Physical Therapist - $35-45 per hour

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Physical Therapist for a local contract job in Brooklyn, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Physical Therapist

Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Location:

Brooklyn, NY

Onsite

Position Summary

Physical Therapists are needed at a pediatric clinic based in Brooklyn, New York. Opportunities include full-time and part-time schedules. The Physical Therapist will support school-aged students in a clinic setting, focusing on improving strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and gross motor development. Develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and other healthcare professionals to help children achieve greater functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Schedule / Shift

• Shift details: Monday–Friday, Sundays ongoing
  
• Hours per week: 20-30 hours
  
• Contract length: Ongoing
  

• Key Duties:

• Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
  
• Provide therapeutic exercises to improve strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and gross motor skills.
  
• Monitor patient progress, document treatment sessions, and adjust interventions as needed.
  
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support functional and developmental goals.
  

Requirements

• Education

• Required: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  

• Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Active New York Physical Therapist license and registration
  
• NYC DOE fingerprints
  

Skills:

• Pediatric physical therapy and developmental assessment
  
• Gross motor development, strength, balance, and mobility interventions
  
• Strong communication and collaboration with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams
  

Benefits

• Weekly pay
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
  
• Long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) available
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Child Care Spending Accounts offered
  
• Sick time accrued for employees
  
• Virtual healthcare assistance available
  

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.



Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

RCM HealthCare Travel Job ID #331584. Posted job title: Physical Therapist

About RCM HealthCare Travel

RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.

We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.