Physical Therapist (24668)

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free continuing education series

Accrual of paid sick leave

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare provider in Buffalo, NY is looking for part-time Pediatric Physical Therapists to join their team. You will conduct therapy sessions with children, adhering to clinical practices and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role offers flexible scheduling options and the opportunity to accrue paid sick leave.

Qualifications

New York State Licensed and Registered as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

Conduct therapy sessions with children from birth to K-12.
Develop and revise treatment plans based on patient evaluation.
Supervise and mentor Physical Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

PT Behavioral Competencies

Education

Graduate of a Physical Therapy curriculum from an accredited university

Job description

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Description

Buffalo Hearing & Speech is looking for pediatric Physical Therapists in the Western New York area to work part time as a Fee for Service employee conducting therapy sessions with children.

Children birth - 5 years old in homes, daycares, or school settings.
School-age (K-12) in homes in the Northtowns.
Rates are $39.50 for 30 minute individual sessions.

BHSC also offers a free continuing education series to employees and our Fee for Service employees are eligible to accrue paid sick leave.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist (“PT”) is responsible for providing PT services to children and clients of BHSC whose ability to function is impaired by congenital or developmental disability, physical illness or injury, through examinations, evaluations, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions for the highest functional outcomes.

Essential Functions

Display thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Adhere to the standards of clinical practice established by the American Physical Therapy Association
Responsible for the evaluation of therapy needs. Participate in the creation of the treatment plan, revising as necessaryb. Perform physical therapy procedures as ordered by physician or documented on IEP. Communicate with OT/PT Manager as appropriate to evaluate patient needs
Collaborate with other team members or those individuals designated by the agency (e.g. family members, teachers, speech-language pathologists, consumers, etc.) to facilitate comprehensive treatment
Serve as a supervisor and mentor to PTAs as well as student PTs
Participate in the delivery of in-service education programs. Participate in formal staff training and formalized in-service training as appropriate
Record on patient charts all appropriate occupational therapy evaluations, progress notes, consultations and discharge summary information. Submit all notes, evaluations and required forms within agency guidelines. Maintain such records and prepared such reports as requested by the agency
Make recommendations for purchases of specialized program materials, supplies and adaptive equipment
Any other duties as requested by your supervisor

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft office and other computer based programs
PT Behavioral Competencies

Education: Graduate of a Physical Therapy curriculum from an accredited university or college

Required License: New York State Licensed and Registered as a Physical Therapist

Physical Requirements

Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; standing, sitting, bending, lifting, kneeling, squatting, reaching, crawling, running, twisting & turning.
Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.
Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.

Seniority level