Physical Therapist

Bond Health; Town of Pelham (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide school-based services in Pelham, NY. The role focuses on remediation of disabilities/delays and contributes to IEP goals through individual and group sessions at a center-based program.

You will collaborate with OTs, SLPs, psychologists, and teachers to monitor progress and ensure compliant services. A NY license and pediatric experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Valid New York State Physical Therapy license.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• The PT will provide and direct physical therapy services to students as per their IEP mandates.
• The PT will develop treatment plans to achieve identified goals.
• The PT will adhere to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, APTA policies/procedures, and state regulations.
• The PT will work collaboratively with OTs, SLPs, school psychologists and classroom staff to provide positive treatment outcomes.
• The PT will work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals to develop and monitor IEP services.
• The PT will complete all necessary paperwork accurately and timely (e.g., daily session notes, quarterly progress reports, annual reviews, etc.).
• The PT will participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child.
• The PT will be responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of assistive technology and adaptive equipment needs.
• The PT will comply with federal and state Physical Therapy regulations.

Skills

Pediatric Physical Therapy

IEP collaboration

Child-focused communication

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical therapist needed in Pelham, NY
Monday through Friday 9:30am-2:30pm.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the remediation of children with a wide range of disabilities/delays. The Physical Therapist contributes goals to the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and will work on these target objectives throughout the school year. The Physical Therapist will provide quality individual and group sessions in person while working at our center-based program (no traveling required).

Key responsibilities of the Physical Therapist (PT) include:

• The PT will provide and direct physical therapy services to students as per their IEP mandates.
• The PT will develop treatment plans to achieve identified goals.
• The PT will adhere to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, APTA policies/procedures, and state regulations.
• The PT will work collaboratively with OTs, SLP's, school psychologists and classroom staff as needed to provide positive treatment outcomes.
• The PT will work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals directly involved in the care and treatment of the child to develop and monitor IEP services
• The PT will complete all necessary paperwork accurately and timely (e.g., daily session notes, quarterly progress reports, annual reviews, etc.).
• The PT will participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her mandated services and progress updates
• The PT will be responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of child's assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs
• The PT will comply with federal and state Physical Therapy regulations.

Qualifications:

• Valid New York State Physical Therapy license
• Master's Degree or Doctorate degree
• Must have experience working with children
• Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required