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Physical Therapy in Edison, NJ

Licensed Pediatric PT · Ages 0–21 · In-Home, School, Clinic & Telehealth

Physical Therapy in Edison NJ 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, NJ Medicaid is accepted, NJEIS Early Intervention covers children birth to age 3, and we coordinate the Child Study Team (CST) with Edison Public Schools.

Physical therapy in Edison: building movement skills

Physical therapy in Edison 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.

At Nexus, our licensed physical therapists (PT, DPT) first evaluate strength, range of motion, balance, gait, and coordination. Then they build a personalized, play-based plan aligned with your child’s goals and your family’s routines. In addition, progress is tracked at every session, so the plan keeps pace as your child grows.

Edison is Middlesex County’s largest city and one of New Jersey’s most densely populated, with high NJ Medicaid enrollment and a large, predominantly Hispanic community. Because so many families value care delivered close to home, accessible therapy matters here. As a result, Nexus brings PT directly to your Edison home, school, or our clinic or by telehealth with NJ Medicaid accepted and NJEIS Early Intervention available for children birth to age 3.

How Therapy Is Delivered

Pediatric PT that fits Edison families

Importantly, we meet your child where they’re most comfortable at home, in school, in our clinic, or online.

In-Home PT

Sessions in your home across Edison, working on real routines in the child's own space.

School-Based

On-site support and CST coordination with Edison 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 Edison

We provide in-home, school, and clinic-based physical therapy throughout Edison’s neighborhoods.

Clara Barton

Lindeneau

Bonhamtown

Stelton

North Edison

New Brunswick

Getting started in Edison is simple

Therapy Process Steps

Free Verification

First, we confirm your NJ 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.

Edison PT, covered by your plan

We provide in-home, school, and clinic-based physical therapy throughout Edison’s neighborhoods and surrounding Middlesex County communities.

NJ Medicaid / FamilyCare

NJEIS (Birth–3)

Horizon NJ Health

AmeriHealth NJ

WellCare NJ

Molina Healthcare NJ

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna

Cigna

Common questions from Paterson families

What does pediatric physical therapy help with?

Occupational Therapy in Edison NJ helps children build everyday skills like fine motor control, handwriting, sensory processing, self-care such as 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?

Occupational Therapy in Edison NJ focuses on fine-motor, sensory, and daily-living skills that shape a child’s independence. Physical therapy supports gross-motor skills like strength, balance, and mobility, and many children benefit from coordinated care between both therapies.

Do you accept NJ Medicaid in Edison?

Occupational Therapy in Edison NJ is covered by NJ Medicaid and most major insurance plans. We also verify your benefits 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.

Where do PT sessions take place in Edison?

Wherever works best for your child in your home, at school, in our clinic and movement gym, or via telehealth anywhere across Edison, from Clara Barton and Stelton to Menlo Park and Oak Tree. George and Stapleton to New Dorp and Tottenville.

Start physical therapy in Edison

Tell us about your child and we’ll verify your insurance and recommend the right next step at no cost to your family.