Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Home/Community Based Program)

Brookville Center for Children’s Services; Village of Brookville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookville Center for Children’s Services in Brookville, NY is seeking a licensed physical therapist to perform evaluations and conduct therapy sessions aligned with students’ IEP/IFSPs. You will communicate with professional staff and families, maintaining precise documentation per NYSED and DOH requirements.

You’ll assess student needs, develop motor- and development-focused activities, participate in team conferences, and support ongoing progress reporting while adhering to behavioral and

Responsibilities

• Assess students' needs through a variety of formal and informal measures.
• Analyze assessment results to form appropriate diagnoses and generate objective goals for students' IEP/IFSPs.
• Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic activities and strategies for facilitation of motor control and developmental skills, including upper/lower extremity functioning.
• Provide physical therapy services in accordance with the frequency, duration and location specified on students' IEP/IFSPs.
• Address the behavioral needs of students through the use of positive behavior supports and adherence to students' behavioral support plans.
• Demonstrate the ability to be an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Inform team members of students' progress on goals and provide activities to be carried over into the classroom/home environments.
• Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals.
• Participate in conferences, including parent, team, CPSE, CSE and/or IFSP meetings, as assigned (may include evening meetings).
• Maintain appropriate professional standards in interactions with families.
• Maintain ongoing contact with parent/guardian regarding students' progress and intervention strategies.
• Conduct in-service training for staff and/or families, as needed.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork in an appropriate, accurate and timely manner.
• Organize and complete reports and evaluations in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize problems that occur and report them immediately.
• Demonstrate flexibility and be readily adaptable to change.
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Supervise interns/volunteers as requested and maintain contact with university supervisors regarding the student intern's progress.
• Maintain required certification and/or licensure through completion of continuing education credits, renewal and payment of annual dues, as required for this position.
• Participate in physical therapy screenings as requested.
• Determine the need and implement programs for sensory modalities and/or adaptive equipment, as deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of job responsibilities.

Job description

Overview

Perform physical therapy evaluations and conduct therapy sessions in accordance with students' IEP/IFSPs. Communicate appropriately with professional staff and families of assigned students. Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with the regulations established by NYSED, DOH and other oversight agencies.

Responsibilities

STANDARD 1: Professional Duties

• Assess students' needs through a variety of formal and informal measures.


• Analyze assessment results to form appropriate diagnoses and generate objective goals for students' IEP/IFSPs.


• Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic activities and strategies for facilitation of motor control and developmental skills, including upper/lower extremity functioning.


• Provide physical therapy services in accordance with the frequency, duration and location specified on students' IEP/IFSPs.


• Address the behavioral needs of students through the use of positive behavior supports and adherence to students' behavioral support plans.


• Demonstrate the ability to be an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.


• Inform team members of students' progress on goals and provide activities to be carried over into the classroom/home environments.


• Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals.


• Participate in conferences, including parent, team, CPSE, CSE and/or IFSP meetings, as assigned (may include evening meetings).


• Maintain appropriate professional standards in interactions with families.


• Maintain ongoing contact with parent/guardian regarding students' progress and intervention strategies.


• Conduct in-service training for staff and/or families, as needed.


• Complete and maintain all required paperwork in an appropriate, accurate and timely manner.


• Organize and complete reports and evaluations in an accurate, concise and timely manner.


• Demonstrate the ability to recognize problems that occur and report them immediately.


• Demonstrate flexibility and be readily adaptable to change.


• Demonstrate effective time management.


• Supervise interns/volunteers as requested and maintain contact with university supervisors regarding the student intern's progress.


• Maintain required certification and/or licensure through completion of continuing education credits, renewal and payment of annual dues, as required for this position.


• Participate in physical therapy screenings as requested.


• Determine the need and implement programs for sensory modalities and/or adaptive equipment, as deemed appropriate.


• Demonstrate knowledge of job responsibilities.

STANDARD 2: Therapy Environment Management

• Responsible for health and safety of students.


• Maintain a healthy, safe and attractive environment.

STANDARD 3: Professional Behavior

• Perform other duties, as assigned.


• Conduct self at all times in an appropriate manner.


• Adhere to program-specific policies and procedures.

STANDARD 4: Professional Development

• Participate in continuing education activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in the program.


• Participate in program required in-services and act in an appropriate manner.

STANDARD 5: Adhere to general policies of the organization/regulators including:

• Corporate Compliance


• Code of Ethical Conduct


• Departmental in-service education program requirements


• Quality improvement activities


• Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.)


• Regulatory requirements


• Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols


• Fire prevention and safety protocols


• Infection control practices and procedures


• Annual physical examination, medically approved Tuberculin test and risk assessment, and required immunizations


• Active supervision of students

STANDARD 6: Performs other related duties as required.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the special needs of all students.


• Modify strategies, activities and/or therapeutic interventions to meet the students' individual needs.


• Display initiative and interest in departmental advancement/needs.


• Respond quickly to students and/or parent/guardian's request, refer to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and inform supervisor of actions taken.


• Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation.


• Demonstrate flexibility as well as the ability to handle numerous responsibilities.


• Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding service quality.


• Maintain child and family confidentiality.


• Be consistently courteous and considerate, in person and on the telephone, in interactions with students and others such as family, visitors, vendors, and other employees.


• Exhibit the \"At Your Service\" attitude, i.e., smile, use positive eye contact, and be friendly, open and approachable.

STANDARD 7: Supervision

• Take an active role in supervision sessions by contributing ideas, asking questions, seeking clarification and implementing recommendations.

STANDARD 8: Cultural Competencies

• Demonstrate the