Physical Therapist - Education Services

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI seeks a licensed Pediatric Physical Therapist to deliver therapy in school and related settings, aligning with IEP goals and safety standards. You will collaborate with families and school staff, adjust interventions, and document progress.

Eligibility includes NYSED licensure and pediatric experience; strong teamwork and organizational skills are essential. This full-time role offers community-based work within New York state, with opportunities to contribute to adaptive devices planning

Qualifications

• Valid license and current NYSED registration as a Physical Therapist.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to remain focused, flexible and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and solution oriented, with ability to resolve conflicts.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to assigned caseload in school settings per therapy goals.
• Develops and adjusts interventions to maximize student progress.
• Evaluates and documents student progress per organizational policies.
• Provides adaptive equipment and orthotics as appropriate and checks fit.
• Communicates with parents and staff about mobility, safety and program goals.
• Provides PT coverage beyond caseload as needed.
• Facilitates standing, walking and other mobility programs.
• Assesses mobility needs and updates annual therapy goals as needed.
• Assists with orthotics and durable medical equipment assessments.
• Trains classroom staff in transfers and equipment use.
• Completes documentation and notes for services rendered.
• Follows NYS DOH, Board of Education standards and other governing bodies.
• Adheres to department policies and attends supervision.
• May attend student field trips to ensure safety.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-direction

Collaborative problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Physical Therapist license NYSED

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy-based services to assigned caseload in various settings including, but not limited to the PT gym, community, playground, home and/or therapeutic pool, consistent with students’ documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions, modifying treatment program to ensure achieving students reach maximal capabilities as a result of ongoing evaluation and monitoring of student progress.
• Evaluates, documents and monitors provision of service and student progress in a timely manner in line with policies of organization, governing bodies and in language comprehensible to caregivers.
• Provides children adaptive equipment, lower extremity splints or orthotics for short- and long-term use, as appropriate and conducts regular checks to ensure equipment fits well and is in good working condition.
• Regularly communicates and collaborates with parents, school staff across all disciplines and medical professionals regarding health, equipment use, participation in activities, positioning, motor development, safety and/or mobility within school environment.
• Provides coverage for physical therapy services to students outside of assigned caseload as requested or assigned.
• Facilitates therapeutic adjunct programs including standing, lying, walking programs and collaborates with other related service and academic programs to coordinate activities.
• Provides assessment, mandate recommendations and intervention in related school-based areas of mobility and positioning (safety awareness, motor planning, stair negotiation, school mobility, proper posture) and appropriately documents or updates annual therapy goals for students, as needed.
• Assists with assessments related to orthotics, podiatry and/or durable medical equipment needs, including participation in clinics, documenting medical necessity, obtaining measurements, working with providers, following up with the equipment and brace clinic team regarding fittings and delivery, etc. as needed.
• Provides PT-related training to classroom and support staff regarding transfers and use of equipment, including Hoyer lifts, as needed.
• Completes necessary documentation including trip and home visit slips, and documents departmental in-services and daily notes.
• Follows all standards of practice for Physical Therapy and regulatory requirements set by the New York State Department of Health and Board of Education, and other governing bodies; remains informed regarding changes and updates.
• Adheres to all school and department standards, policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in scheduled supervision, department meetings and activities.
• May attend student field trips to assist with ensuring safety of students in various settings, off school grounds.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Valid license and current registration as a Physical Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED); and
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to remain focused, flexible and work with a great degree of self-direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and solution oriented, with ability to make sound decisions and resolve conflicts.
• Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualification Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from accredited school, recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Two (2) years of experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy, ideally working with school-aged children with significant disabilities
• Research experience and/or clinical experience with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement and/or I/DD
• Pediatric Clinical Specialist Certification
• Neurodevelopment Treatment (NDT) training, experience and/or certification

Compensation

$75,000-$92,000 Salary

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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