Physical Therapist - Per Diem, Escs
About the job
- A bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree is required.
- A New York State Physical Therapist license is required.
- A minimum of one year of pediatric Physical Therapist experience is required.
- Provide occupational therapy services to infants, toddlers, preschool-age, and school-age children for an assigned caseload.
- Conduct occupational therapy assessments and evaluations.
- Provide mandated services to assigned children in compliance with Individualized Education Program documents.
- Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team regarding each child's mandated services and progress.
- Work with parents, teaching staff, and other professionals to develop and monitor Individualized Education Program services.
- Perform functional evaluations using accurate assessment skills and prepare reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence-based practices.
- Communicate evaluation results effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Maintain accurate records and Individualized Education Program/Individualized Family Service Plan goal-tracking documentation as required by the New York State Education Department, Early Intervention, and school policies.
- Provide input into, and when appropriate fabricate, children's assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs.
- Serve as a clinical instructor and assist with coordination of affiliation programs for occupational therapy students when needed.
- Participate in creating and implementing an individual and school-wide professional development plan.
- Perform other tasks supporting school operations as assigned by school administration.
- New graduates with pediatric experience are considered.
About the company
Elizabeth Seton Children’s is a network of non-profit centers that provides integrated, long‑term care for children with complex medical needs through three linked services: a medical center, a special education school, and a rehabilitation center. Families access coordinated, holistic care from multidisciplinary teams that address medical treatment, education, therapy, and daily living in a unified setting. The organization emphasizes a family-based culture, respect, and determination to help children lead a full life, with services designed to support growth for both children and staff. Its goal is to create possibilities for children and their families by delivering seamless, comprehensive care and by offering career opportunities that contribute to that mission.
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What believers are saying
- June 18, 2026 CDF funded 15 FluidFlo percussors, expanding respiratory capacity immediately.
- September 15, 2026 Toy Foundation selected Seton, adding pediatric play-therapy grants.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist hiring at $117,204-$127,205 signals continued care demand and retention spend.
What critics are saying
- CMS and New York inspections still show citations, with another survey window in November 2026.
- January 16, 2026 OCFS inspection recorded violations, including peeling paint, before correction.
- Fundraising shortfalls could delay the 2028 Young Adult Center and strand aging residents.
What makes Elizabeth Seton Children's unique
- Yonkers-based, 169-resident complex-care center with pediatric respiratory and rehabilitation specialization.
- Building a five-story, $156 million, 96-bed Young Adult Center for medically complex adults.
- Deep respiratory toolkit: FluidFlo percussors, Volara, and VOCSN support chronic tracheostomy care.
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Grant Support from The Children's Dream Foundation. June 18, 2026 With Grant Support from The Children's Dream Foundation, Elizabeth Seton Children's Center Expands Respiratory Care Program with 15 FluidFlo Processors Elizabeth Seton Children's Center announced that it has received a grant from The Children's Dream Foundation (CDF), an organization dedicated to improving the quality and delivery of medical and health-related services, especially emergency services, to children in the Hudson Valley. The award of $8,500 from The Children's Dream Foundation has been used to purchase 15 FluidFlo 2500 Pneumatic Hand-Held Percussors for Elizabeth Seton Children's Center in Yonkers, a post-acute center that serves 169 children and young adults with complex medical conditions. The devices provide highly effective chest physiotherapy, helping to loosen and mobilize build up in the lungs so it can be cleared more easily. The result is improved breathing, enhanced pulmonary health and greater comfort for children with complex respiratory conditions. "Many of our children face significant respiratory challenges and depend on therapies that help keep their lungs clear and healthy," said Yelena Yadgarova, Director of Respiratory Services. "The FluidFlo Percussor delivers gentle, targeted chest therapy using percussion that is both highly effective and comfortable for our residents. Because the device is lightweight, portable and easy to use, our respiratory therapists, nurses and even family members can provide consistent therapy wherever it's needed. We are deeply grateful to CDF for helping us expand access to this important treatment and further strengthening the respiratory care we provide every day." Among the children benefiting from FluidFlo therapy is Chelsea Lopez, a 20-year-old resident who relies on the treatment to help manage chronic respiratory challenges. Because Chelsea has limited mobility and a tracheostomy, she is unable to clear lung secretions through movement alone. FluidFlo therapy helps move secretions throughout her lungs, making it easier for caregivers to maintain her respiratory health and support faster recovery when illness occurs. The targeted percussion therapy helps open affected areas of her lungs, speeds recovery and reduces discomfort. Chelsea finds the therapy comforting and, in her words, "It's my favorite!" The FluidFlo devices complement other advanced respiratory technologies previously granted by The Children's Dream Foundation, including a Volara System and funding toward the purchase of a VOCSN Multifunction Ventilator, both of which remain in regular use at the children's center. "These new FluidFlo devices will allow more residents to receive timely, effective treatment that supports their breathing and improves their quality of life," Yadgarova said. "We are fortunate to have a longstanding partnership with CDF. Their generosity continues to bring innovative respiratory therapies and equipment to our children." Do you have any questions? Please contact Setonchildrens at 1 (833) 63-SETON