Pediatric School-Based Physical Therapist

ADAPT Community Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Industry-leading benefits

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network in New York City provides physical therapy services to students under IEP/IFSP, within agency policies and regulatory standards. The Physical Therapist conducts evaluations, develops plans, and collaborates with parents and the interdisciplinary team to support communication goals and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, maintaining records, and integrating therapy into school, home, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• One year of prior pediatric or school-based physical therapy experience preferred.
• Current NY State license in Physical Therapy.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, families, team members, and external partners.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to provide therapeutic interventions in a variety of settings, including schools, homes, and community-based programs.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, electronic devices, and documentation systems.
• Passion for ADAPT Community Network’s mission and the nonprofit sector.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy evaluation of students annually in areas of muscle tone and/or strength, range of motion, reflex patterns, gross motor capacity, posture and joint alignment, patterns of locomotion and/or ambulation, activities of daily living, including transfers and wheelchair management, need for adaptive equipment and recommendations for changes in present equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Documentation systems

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

NY State license in Physical Therapy

Job description

ADAPT Community Network in New York City provides physical therapy services to students under IEP/IFSP, within agency policies and regulatory standards. The Physical Therapist conducts evaluations, develops plans, and collaborates with parents and the interdisciplinary team to support communication goals and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, maintaining records, and integrating therapy into school, home, and community settings.