Physical Therapist (PT)

Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc. seeks a School Based Physical Therapist (PT) to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs within educational settings.

The role focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing functional performance for students. The candidate should hold a Master's degree in Physical Therapy with NYS licensure and strong communication, documentation, and collaboration with school personnel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English language including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar to document services.
• Skills in providing direct service; evaluation, consultation and monitoring of programs using logic and reasoning.
• Written and verbal communication to supervisors, co-workers, families, school personnel, and subordinates.
• Time management to work independently and maintain documentation per regulations and OTAS standards.
• Skills in staff training and development.
• Ability to direct others as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of computer systems and ability to work with word, google docs, and data analysis programs.
• Document student’s condition, treatment program, and necessary functional needs to achieve educational goals.
• Plan, prepare, and carry out an individually designed program of treatment.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress and program adjustment, if necessary.
• Prepare and maintain student progress notes in a timely manner.
• Discuss the students progress with appropriate school personnel and with the family, including home treatment procedures.
• Schedule students for physical therapy services.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment or supplies needed by the student.
• Maintain CEU’s per NYSED for Physical Therapist License.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report unsafe conditions.
• Report all on-the-job injuries to the OTAS office as soon as they occur.
• Placement to include therapy room, classroom, teletherapy, in home, and neutral site as indicated by district.

Skills

English proficiency

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Staff training

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

School Based Physical Therapist (PT)
Position Description

DEFINITION

• Physical Therapists (PTs) assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs
  that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
• Physical Therapists in education systems are considered to be related service personnel.
  Services provided in an educational setting are designed to enhance the students potential for
  learning, to assist the student in acquiring those functional performance skills needed to
  participate in and benefit from the educational environment and to help the student function
  independently. These services are to include evaluation, treatment, and development of
  appropriate physical therapy programs.
• May supervise a physical therapist assistant
  1. the licensed physical therapist's setting of the goals, establishing a plan of care, determining on an initial and ongoing basis whether the patient is appropriate to receive the services of a licensed physical therapist assistant, determining the frequency of joint visits with the patient by both the supervising licensed physical therapist and the licensed physical therapist assistant, except that in no instance shall the interval, between joint visits, be more than every ninety calendar days, subject to the licensed physical therapist's evaluation;
  2. an initial joint visit with the patient by the supervising licensed physical therapist and licensed physical therapist assistant;
  3. periodic treatment and evaluation of the patient by the supervising licensed physical therapist as indicated in the plan of care and as determined in accordance with patient need, except that in no instance shall the interval between such treatment exceed every twelfth visit or thirty days whichever occurs first;
  4. notification of the supervising licensed physical therapist by the licensed physical therapist assistant whenever there is a change in status, condition or performance of the patient.

SUPERVISION

• Reports directly to the Director of Physical Therapy School Based Services
• May provide direct and indirect supervision to a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Receives supervision from the Occupational Therapist Team Supervisor and/or Team manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: graduation from an approved school of PT with a master's degree or higher in
  physical therapy or determined to be equivalent, in accordance with the commissioner's regulations;
• Experience: have experience satisfactory to the board in accordance with the commissioner's
  regulations;
• Age: be at least twenty-one years of age;
• Character: be of good moral character as determined by the department and uphold the company values as outlined in the OTAS Employee Manual
• Registration: all licensed physical therapists shall register triennially with the department in
  accordance with the regulations of the commissioner;
• Licensure: responsible for payment and renewal of New York State licensure every 3 years
• Background Checks: proof of fingerprint clearance via NYS TEACH system
• Medical: pre-employment physical with proof of required immunizations, annual medical proof
  of good health required thereafter

KNOWLEDGE &SKILLS

• Knowledge and skills of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words,
  rules of composition and grammar in order to produce quality documentation of services
  provided
• Skills in providing direct service; evaluation, consultation and monitoring of programs by using
  logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
  conclusions or approaches to problems
• Written and verbal communication skills at a competent level to provide information to
  supervisors, co-workers, families, school personnel, and subordinates by telephone, e-mail, or
  in person
• Skills in time management in order to work effectively independently and maintain
  documentation as required by regulations and OTAS standards, and maximize productivity
• Skills in staff training and development
• Ability to direct others as necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work with word, google docs, and data
  analysis programs.
• Independent or in conjunction with a Physical Therapist Assistant:
  • Document student’s condition, treatment program, and necessary functional needs to achieve educational goals
  • Plan, prepare, and carryout an individually designed program of treatment
  • Identify and document goals, anticipated progress and program adjustment, if necessary
• Prepare and maintain student progress notes in a timely manner
  2
• Discuss the students progress with appropriate school personnel and with the family, including
  any treatment procedures to be continued at home
• Schedule students for physical therapy services
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment or supplies needed by the student
• Maintain CEU’s per NYSED for Physical Therapist License
• Maintain a safe work environment and be cognizant of personal safety. You are requested to
  inspect your work area(s) and equipment daily and report any unsafe conditions/equipment
• Report all on-the-job injuries to the OTAS office as soon as they occur
• Placement to include therapy room, classroom, teletherapy, in home, and neutral site as
  indicated by district

OTHER DUTIES

• Assists and orientates new employees in departmental procedures
• Facilitate professional growth through literature review and attendance at in-services
• Keep up to date technically. Share new knowledge with the team and apply new knowledge to
  the job
• Assist in program development/revision
• Assist in maintaining neat and orderly work areas in all locations
• Assist in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and equipment used in treatment
• Recommend new equipment for purchase
• Assist in Quality improvement and Peer Review Activities
• Maybe required to carry out other tasks as requested