Physical Therapist - Education Services

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy-based services to assigned caseload in various settings.
• Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluates, documents and monitors provision of service and student progress.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents, school staff across all disciplines and medical professionals.
• Facilitates therapeutic adjunct programs and coordinates activities with other related service and academic programs.
• Assists with assessments related to orthotics, podiatry and/or durable medical equipment needs.
• Provides PT-related training to classroom and support staff regarding transfers and use of equipment.
• Completes necessary documentation and attends scheduled supervision, department meetings and activities.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Valid license and current registration as a Physical Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED).
• High degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to remain focused, flexible and work with a great degree of self-direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and solution oriented, with ability to make sound decisions and resolve conflicts.
• Well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualification Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from accredited school, recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Two (2) years of experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy, ideally working with school-aged children with significant disabilities.
• Research experience and/or clinical experience with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement and/or I/DD.
• Pediatric Clinical Specialist Certification.
• Neurodevelopment Treatment (NDT) training, experience and/or certification.

Compensation

$75,000-$92,000 Salary