Physical Therapist

We are seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to support students motor development and functional independence in the educational environment. As a related service provider, the PT will assess gross motor skills, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with school staff to help students access and participate in their educational programs more fully.

Responsibilities:

• Make observations during preliminary screening of new students, and/or ongoing evaluations of students enrolled in the school.
• Based on clinical observations and formal evaluations, write a full description of the childs performance and behavior during evaluation referencing his/her muscular skeletal status, postural adjustment reactions and gross motor development, as they impact on the student's ability to participate and benefit from the educational environment.
• Make suggestions for approaches and activities that might enhance the student's ability to participate
• Take part in developing staff development and parent workshop opportunities around the development of gross motor and related underlying sensory and motor functions, leading to successful participation in the educational environment and more independent functioning.
• Demonstrate approaches and activities to be implemented by educational staff that will improve children's abilities to participate in the classroom
• Help the staff identify children's specific sensory and motor skill levels including posture, gait, stair climbing and negotiation of the school environment
• Supervise student externs as assigned
• Individual and group related service provision and documentation
• Develop a series of developmentally-graded activities based on evaluation, designed to improve motor planning and gross motor skills, especially those related to behavior, and successful functioning in the classroom and at home
• Carry out medical prescriptions for occupational therapy
• Maintain mandated documentation of treatment and progress (e.g., individual treatment session and quarterly progress notes, Related Service Attendance, etc.)
• Submit a written report of the progress of the children at the end of each school year
• Make recommendations for IEP goals and participate as required in IEP conferences
• Explain findings and program aims to parents, and recommend activities, physical positioning and/or adaptations that might facilitate increased independence in the home
• Maintain P.T. equipment and supplies, and recommend ordering them as required by IEP mandates or needed clinically
• Attend departmental meetings, supervision and school meetings, as well as any additional meetings
• Comply with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas, and maintain appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies

Qualifications:

• MS in Physical Therapy
• 1-2 years of related experience

Certifications & Licenses:

• A physical therapist must have completed an accredited education program and all field work education requirements. All PT programs are accredited by the American Physical Theraphy Associations.
• Must have NYS License
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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