Physical Therapist - Extended School Year

Anticipated vacancy for a Physical Therapist position within the Extended School Year program at Resilience Academy.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This is professional work involving responsibility for physical therapy casework in a program designed to meet the needs of selected individuals in the school population. The incumbent evaluates, plans, and provides physical therapy treatment to students in accordance with a physician’s referral or review committee. Progress is discussed with the program coordinator, teachers, and parents. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level administrator, doctor, or program coordinator. Supervision may be exercised over certified physical therapy assistants or other staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial screening, evaluation, and consultation for students referred to the program.
• Develops school-based goals, treatment objectives, and therapeutic activities to be incorporated into the student's individualized education plan.
• Implements pediatric physical therapy or oversees activities implemented by therapy assistants, providing supervision and guidance as necessary.
• Maintains written case notes and other documentation as required by school policy or state law.
• Attends and participates in staff conferences on students' needs and progress.
• Communicates with teachers, classroom support staff, physicians, and other staff to ascertain progress or additional needs.
• Develops home-based programs where appropriate.
• Assesses and makes recommendations regarding adaptive and orthotic equipment needs and monitors equipment status.
• Maintains daily time sheets and Medicaid statistic sheets as appropriate.
• Conducts regular staff meetings with therapy assistants to review student progress and adjust goals and activities as necessary.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapist.
• Eligibility for a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of application, and possession of said license at time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and objectives of physical therapy, especially as they apply to a pediatric caseload.
• Good knowledge of physical therapy equipment and apparatus.
• Good knowledge of pathological conditions and socio-economic factors affecting a patient's disabilities.
• Working knowledge of the terminology and practices of modern social casework.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Organizational ability, enthusiasm, initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Schedule

July 6, 2026 – August 14, 2026 (Extended School Year).