Physical Therapist - Competitive Civil Service Position

Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services; La Cañada Flintridge (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services for students, collaborate with other professionals, and supervise therapy students. This role requires excellent clinical skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a current full-time Nassau BOCES Physical or Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services for students on assigned caseload.
• Serve as onsite clinical resource for OT / PT staff.
• Provide clinical supervision of therapy students.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Flexibility

Education

NYS Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Occupational / Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist

Date Posted : 8 / 27 / 2024

Location : FarAC-CIT046-HAS

Closing Date : 09 / 30 / 2024

Must be on an active Civil Service list.

POSITION : Physical Therapist

REQUIREMENTS :

- NYS Licensed Physical Therapist.

- Excellent clinical skills and effective verbal and written communication.

- Flexibility and ability to work with other professionals.

- Ability to function as a positive member of the educational team.

- Must be a current full-time Nassau BOCES Physical or Occupational Therapist.

DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Coordinators of OT / PT Services, shall :

1. Provide therapy services for students on assigned caseload.
2. Serve as onsite clinical resource for OT / PT staff by sharing knowledge and techniques.
3. Provide clinical supervision of therapy students during internships.
4. Act as a liaison between the Coordinator of OT / PT and therapists in the building, maintaining lists of students awaiting evaluation or treatment.
5. Participate in the budget process, working with building therapists and submitting recommendations.
6. Provide clinical assistance to certified Therapy Assistants as needed.
7. Perform all other duties assigned by the Coordinators of OT / PT Services.

Non-discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, genetic characteristics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or victim status of domestic violence. For more information, contact the Office for Civil Rights or the NY State Division of Human Rights. Policies and further details are available on the Nassau BOCES website.