Physical Therapy Coordinator in Mountainside, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Coordinator

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: SPF - School Based Therapies

Req #: 0000258111

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $61,400.00 - $76,900.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Physical Therapy Coordinator – School Services

Our Physical Therapy Coordinators are experienced clinical leaders who combine exceptional patient-centered care with operational leadership to support high-quality school-based therapy services. Working collaboratively with school administrators, special education teams, therapists, students, and families, Coordinators ensure that physical therapy services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with educational and professional standards.

In addition to maintaining a clinical caseload, our Coordinators provide mentorship, oversight, and support to therapy staff while partnering with leadership to enhance service delivery across assigned school districts. We recognize the important role our Coordinators play in promoting student success, developing high-performing teams, and advancing clinical excellence throughout our School Services program.

A Typical Day

As a Physical Therapy Coordinator, a typical day may include:

• Providing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, and educationally relevant interventions that support students' participation and success in the school environment.
• Developing individualized therapy plans aligned with students' educational goals and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaborating with teachers, child study teams, administrators, parents, and related service providers to support student outcomes.
• Participating in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and other school-based conferences as appropriate.
• Training, supervising, and consulting with school personnel regarding therapeutic strategies, adaptive equipment, and implementation of student therapy programs.
• Completing accurate, timely clinical documentation, scheduling, billing, referral tracking, and required district and departmental reporting.
• Coordinating physical therapy services across assigned school districts to ensure efficient scheduling, appropriate staffing, and timely completion of evaluations and referrals.
• Serving as a clinical resource and mentor for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), and entry-level staff while promoting evidence-based school-based practice.
• Collaborating with leadership on staff performance evaluations, coaching, professional development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring documentation, productivity, and service quality to ensure compliance with organizational, district, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting leadership with therapist recruitment, onboarding, staffing plans, operational improvements, and implementation of departmental initiatives.
• Serving as a liaison between assigned school districts and organizational leadership to foster strong partnerships and ensure exceptional customer service.

This Role Might Be for You If:

• You are passionate about helping children maximize their participation and independence within the educational environment.
• You enjoy balancing direct clinical care with leadership, mentoring, and program coordination responsibilities.
• You excel at building collaborative relationships with school administrators, educators, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• You are an organized leader who effectively manages multiple priorities, district needs, and clinical responsibilities.
• You have strong communication and problem-solving skills and are comfortable making operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• You are committed to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and delivering exceptional school-based therapy services.
• You enjoy mentoring therapists, supporting professional growth, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

To Be Considered

To be considered for this opportunity, you should meet the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher and graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
• Certification: New Jersey School Certification.
• Experience: Demonstrated clinical experience in pediatric and/or school-based physical therapy is required. Prior leadership, supervisory, or coordinator experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of school-based physical therapy practice, IEP development, educational service delivery models, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation standards, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, operational coordination, and quality improvement.
• Leadership: Proven ability to mentor clinicians, coordinate services across multiple sites, supervise staff, and collaborate effectively with school district leadership and internal administrative teams.
• Schedule: Ability to work a full-time schedule and travel between assigned school districts and organizational meetings as needed.