Pediatric Physical Therapist

Family of Kidz; Baldwin (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in New York is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide therapy services for children on a flexible, part-time basis with potential for full-time hours as caseload allows.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing therapeutic interventions, performing evaluations, collaborating with coordinators, and attending CPSE/CSE meetings; strong communication and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current New York State Physical Therapy License (DPT).
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative individual therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with coordinators and Hawthorne Director
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain a schedule for assigned students
• Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.
• Collaborate with other professionals including BCBAs, Special Educators, Behavior Technicians, and other Related Service Providers

Skills

Physical therapy

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

DPT - Physical Therapy

Job description

Status: Fee for Service, Part-Time with Full-Time potential if also able to accept school age cases

Hours: Flexible

• Opportunities to take on services for more students is likely available
• Flexibility to schedule these services Monday-Friday (between 9a-3p)

Compensation: $90-$110/hour

**Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition, the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.**

PART TIME BENEFITS:

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement creative individual therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with coordinators and Hawthorne Director
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain a schedule for assigned students
• Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.
• Collaborate with other professionals including BCBAs, Special Educators, Behavior Technicians, and other Related Service Providers

About You:

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate to work with children and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
• Self-starter and independent problem solver
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
• A flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
• Must be a team player
• Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

And this background:

• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy
• Current New York State Physical Therapy License (DPT)
• Bilingual is a plus

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family ofKidzhas brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family ofKidzprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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