Physical Therapist (pediatrics)

Tandym Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team in Manhattan. This role offers an opportunity to work with medically complex adolescents, providing vital therapy services. You'll develop tailored interventions to help students achieve their maximum potential while collaborating with a supportive team. With a focus on ongoing evaluation and adaptive equipment provision, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the well-being of students and their families.

Qualifications

• Valid license as a Physical Therapist from NYSED required.
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred with pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services in various settings.
• Develops and implements therapeutic interventions for students.

Skills

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Adaptive Equipment Provision

Therapeutic Interventions

Monitoring Student Progress

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Valid NYS Physical Therapist License

Job description

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A school in Manhattan is currently seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Hours: 8:30a - 4p
• Patient Population: Medically Complex Adolescents
• Patient Volume: 5-6 Students per Day

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.

Qualifications:

• Valid license and current registration as a Physical Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED)

Desired Skills:

• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

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