Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA

Physical Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool Programs — Philadelphia, PA

Full-timePhiladelphia, PAPosted 2026-07-08Apply on SmartRecruiters

Full job description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide services within our Montgomery County preschool special education program and in community-based Early Intervention (EI 0–2) services.

The Physical Therapist will:

  • Provide therapy services to support children’s gross motor development, mobility, strength, and participation in educational and daily activities.
  • Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans and Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals, as appropriate.
  • Deliver direct therapy, consultation, and caregiver coaching across center-based and community settings.
  • Monitor and document progress toward therapy goals and adjust interventions based on data and developmental needs.
  • Collaborate with teachers, service coordinators, families, and other related service providers to ensure coordinated supports.
  • Participate on IEP and IFSP teams as needed, providing input on motor development and adaptive equipment.

This position follows either a school-year calendar with summer opportunities or a year-round calendar depending on program needs, and may consist of full-time or part-time hours.

  • Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
  • Pennsylvania Physical Therapy License required.
  • Pediatric or early childhood experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and family engagement skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in both center-based and community/home settings.
  • Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
  • Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals
  • Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.