PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Westchester School for Special Children; Town of North Salem (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester School for Special Children in North Salem, NY seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to develop and implement the school PT program. The role involves evaluating students, planning therapy, and coordinating with the clinical team to support IEP goals.

You will provide individual and small-group therapy, maintain records, and train classroom staff while collaborating with physicians for equipment and program recommendations. Experience with developmentally disabled learners is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an approved program.
• New York State Physical Therapist license required.
• Experience with developmentally disabled children/adults in a school setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to determine developmental level, ROM, muscle function, ADL needs, gait and balance.
• Determine treatment priorities, schedules and procedures for therapy services.
• Provide therapy services on individual or small group basis per IEP.
• Maintain student records including attendance, IEP data, initiation and discharge summaries.
• Issue adaptive equipment and develop classroom therapy programs for staff and parents.
• Consult with school personnel and physicians on program recommendations and equipment needs.
• Conduct staff training and in-service demonstrations.
• Perform re-evaluations at least every three years and provide progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

New York State Physical Therapist License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position will be located at our North Salem campus - 520 NY 22 North Salem, NY 10560ExperienceIt is preferred that the qualified applicant will have completed at least one (1) year of successful direct experience with developmentally disabled children and/or adults in a school setting.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions Statement(s)Objectives:To develop and implement the school Physical Therapy Program. To participate as a member of the Clinical Team in order to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts.Specifications:To conduct evaluations in order to determine developmental levels, range of motion, muscle testing functions, A.D.L. need and/or use of adaptive equipment, gait analysis, balance and equilibrium.To determine treatment priorities, schedules, and procedures for providing therapy service.To provide therapy services on an individual and/or small group basis according to the students Individualized Education Program (IEP).To maintain appropriate student records including but not limited to attendance, IEP information, initiation, and discharge summaries.To issue appropriate adaptive equipment and to develop and supervise classroom therapeutic programs to be implemented by classroom staff and parents.To consult with school personnel regarding program recommendations and special equipment considerations.To consult with physicians concerning recommendations for program and equipment.To maintain and utilized evaluative and therapeutic materials necessary to conduct a Physical Therapy Program.To participate in training programs within the school by conducting in-service programs and demonstrations for students, staff, and parents.To conduct re-evaluations on each student receiving therapy at least every three years, or as recommended by the Team and/or the child’s school district, and to provide written progress reports as required.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statements(s)Accountability-Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.Accuracy-Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Active Listening-Ability to actively attend to, convey and understand the comments and questions of theirs.Adaptability-Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.Analytical Skills-Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.Autonomy-Ability to work independently with minimal supervision,Coaching and Development-Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skills areas.Communication, Oral-Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Ethical-Ability to demonstrate conducts conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.Honestly/Integrity-Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.Motivation-Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.Responsible-Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.Team Builder-Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.Training-Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.SKILLS & ABILITIESComputer SkillsMust have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the Internet, and email.POSITION SUMMARYEducationThe qualified applicant must have completed at least a Bachelors Degree from an approved school of Physical Therapy, and hold a current New York State license as a Physical Therapist.The qualified applicant will demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.EducationThe qualified applicant must hold a current New York State license as a Physical Therapist.The qualified applicant will demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.ExperienceIt is preferred, not necessary that the qualified applicant will have completed at least one (1) year of successful direct experience with developmentally disabled children and adults in a school setting.