Physical Therapist

Andrus Childrens Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Andrus Childrens Center in New York is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist to provide evaluations and develop treatment plans addressing muscle tone, strength, ROM, posture and functional mobility within school hours.

The role requires a Master’s in Physical Therapy and a NYS PT license, with strong communication and emotional intelligence. You will collaborate with families and school staff, document progress, and participate in interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Active NYS PT license.
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to access ADP app on smartphone or other device for agency programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a treatment plan and goals based on assessment.
• Select educational, recreational and social activities to aid consumers in adjusting to their disability.
• Teach adaptive skills for daily living and vocational tasks.
• Participate in in-service education for staff relevant to the program.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews.
• Integrate therapeutic techniques into programs through collaboration with parents/guardians and staff.
• Document therapy activities and progress; contribute to overall evaluation of client condition.
• Record progress on active cases and adjust therapy as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Support the organization's strategic plan and values.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Current NYS Physical Therapist license

Tools

ADP app access

Job description

Job Description

The Part Time Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing PT evaluation on individuals 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,

Schedule: 10 hours weekly - must be able to provide a consistent schedule within school hours, between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM Monday thru Friday

Essential Duties of Physical Therapist Part -Time

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Physical Therapist (PT) will:

• Develop a treatment plan and goal based on assessment


• Select educational, recreational and social activities in order to aid consumers in adjusting to their disability


• Teach adaptive skills necessary to perform daily living and/or vocational tasks


• Participate in in-service education for other patient care personnel relevant to techniques and objectives of the program


• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each program


• Integrate therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts


• Document therapy activities and results on consumers' records, assist in overall evaluation and rehabilitation of consumers' medical/psychiatric condition by conferring with social workers, nurses and other clinical staff


• Record progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur


• Perform other duties, as needed


• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization


• Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments

Essential Qualifications of Physical Therapist Part-Time

Key qualifications include:

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy


• Current NYS Physical Therapist (PT) license


• Good Oral and Written Communication Skills.


• Emotional Intelligence


• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

Physical/Travel Requirements of Physical Therapist Part-Time

• Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lifts weights of up to 30lbs.


• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.