Physical Therapy in Staten Island, NYC
Physical Therapy in
Staten Island, NYC
Licensed Pediatric PT · Ages 0–21 · In-Home, School, Clinic & Telehealth
Physical Therapy in Staten Island NYC from Nexus Integrated Care is licensed, evidence-based, and built around your child. Our pediatric PT develops gross-motor skills, strength, balance, coordination, and safe mobility. Moreover, NY Medicaid is accepted, NYC Early Intervention covers children birth to age 3, and we coordinate CSE/CPSE with Staten Island schools.
Licensed PTs (DPT)
evaluating and treating every child
Physical therapy in Staten Island: building movement skills
Physical Therapy in Staten Island NYC helps children move, play, and keep up with their peers. Pediatric PT focuses on gross-motor skills crawling, walking, running, jumping, and balance along with strength, coordination, and safe, confident movement. Therefore, PT steps in when motor milestones are delayed or movement is harder than it should be.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Communication, social skills, behavior regulation, and functional independence across all severity levels in Elizabeth.
Developmental Delays
Cognitive, adaptive, and social milestones for children with global or domain-specific developmental delays.
Behavioral Challenges
Aggression, self-injury, elopement, non-compliance, and severe meltdowns — using positive behavior support plans.
Communication Delays
Building functional verbal and non-verbal communication, from first words to complex sentences and AAC device use.
Social Skills Deficits
Peer interaction, turn-taking, play skills, and reading social cues in 1:1 and group-based ABA sessions.
How Therapy Is Delivered
Pediatric PT that fits Staten Island families
Importantly, we meet your child where they’re most comfortable at home, in school, in our clinic, or online in Physical Therapy in Staten Island NYC.
In-Home PT
Sessions in your home across Staten Island, working on real routines in the child's own space.
School-Based
On-site support and CSE/CPSE coordination with Staten Island public and charter schools.
Clinic & Movement Gym
Structured therapy in a dedicated, equipment-rich, child-friendly gym and clinic setting.
Telehealth
Secure online sessions and parent coaching for families with scheduling or transport needs.
Physical therapy across Staten Island
We provide in-home, school, and clinic-based Physical Therapy in Staten Island NYC throughout Staten Island’s neighborhoods.
St. George
Port Richmond
New Dorp
Stapleton
West Brighton
Great Kills
Getting started in Staten Island is simple
Free Verification
First, we confirm your NY Medicaid or insurance coverage at no cost to your family.
OT Evaluation
Next, a licensed OT assesses fine-motor, sensory, and self-care strengths and needs.
Personalized Plan
Then we build individual goals matched to your child's age, needs, and routines.
Therapy Sessions
Sessions follow at home, school, clinic, or via telehealth, scheduled around your family.Progress & Reviews
Finally, we share written progress and coordinate CSE/CPSE with your child's school.
Staten Island PT, covered by your plan
We provide in-home, school, and clinic-based Physical Therapy in Staten Island NYC throughout Staten Island’s neighborhoods and surrounding NYC communities.
NY Medicaid
NYC Early Intervention
Fidelis Care
Healthfirst
MetroPlus Health
Empire BCBS
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Common questions from Staten Island families
What does pediatric physical therapy help with?
OT helps children build everyday skills fine motor control, handwriting, sensory processing, self-care like dressing and feeding, attention, and self-regulation so they can participate more fully at home, in school, and at play.
What's the difference between OT and PT?
Do you accept NY Medicaid in Staten Island?
Yes. We accept NY Medicaid and most major insurance plans, and we verify your coverage at no cost before therapy begins.
My child is under 3 can they still get OT?
Yes. Children from birth to age 3 are served through the NYC Early Intervention Program (EIP). We provide licensed occupational therapy as part of that program and help you navigate the referral.
Do you coordinate with Staten Island schools?
Yes. We coordinate with each school’s Committee on Special Education (CSE) and, for preschoolers, the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), aligning PT goals with your child’s IEP.
Start physical therapy in Staten Island
Tell us about your child and we’ll verify your insurance and recommend the right next step at no cost to your family.