Pediatric Physical Therapist - Northern Westchester

Family of Kidz; Mahopac (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Northern Westchester, NY seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapist for special education preschools. You will design and implement therapeutic interventions, work with early intervention or preschool children, and administer PT evaluations.

The role requires NY PT license, passion for children and families, and strong communication and collaboration with professionals. Full-time or part-time with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Physical Therapy degree and NY license.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Work with early intervention and preschool children.
• Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.
• Communicate with lead supervisors, coordinators, and case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain a schedule with assigned families/school personnel.
• Collect data on IFSP/IEP goals and report progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend CPSE/CSE meetings or annual reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

New York State PT License

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist - Special Education Preschools

Details about this opportunity

• Location: Northern Westchester, NY
• Status: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Compensation: $80-$85/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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Working with early intervention and / or preschool children
• Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain a schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• 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.

What we have to offer YOU

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

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, Legal and Pet Insurance)*

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

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
• Bilingual is a plus

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 of Kidz has 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 of Kidz provides 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.