Physical Therapist (PT)

Liberty POST; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement packages

Sick time accrual

Mentoring

CEU access

Flexible scheduling

Team environment

Direct deposit

Job summary

Liberty POST is seeking an Early Childhood Physical Therapist to join our per diem, part-time or full-time team in the Syracuse area. You will work with birth-5 children through EI and CPSE programs, providing evaluation, treatment, and family education in the child’s natural environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, writing detailed reports, maintaining records, and adhering to state law. NY licensure required; valid driver’s license preferred; MS Word skills beneficial.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Early Childhood Experience.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
• Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
• Effectively organize and maintain confidentiality of child’s records and other documentations.
• Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Skills

Great interpersonal and communication

Education

New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Physical Therapy

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Physical Therapists (PT) for part-time and/or full-time per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Syracuse.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
• Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
• Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
• Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Physical Therapy
• Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems
• Valid Driver’s License
• Early Childhood Experience
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for this position:

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
• Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Flexible scheduling
• Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time

Pay Rate: EI

• EI 30 minutes: $44-$46
• EI 60 minutes: $58-$60
• Evaluation: $115-$120

Pay Rate: CPSE

• CPSE 30 minutes: $40-$45
• CPSE 60 minutes: $58-$60
• Evaluation: $115-$120

Counties Serviced:

Onondaga, Oswego, Tompkins, Cortland, Cayuga, Oneida, Madison

Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Liberty offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.