Physical Therapist (PT)

Liberty POST; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking motivated Early Childhood Physical Therapists for part-time and/or full-time roles. Therapists will work with children aged birth-5 through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs, focusing on evaluation, direct therapy, and family education. The role offers competitive pay rates and benefits for full-time positions.

Benefits

Health Benefits and Retirement packages for FT

Accrual of sick time

Mentoring offered

Access to unlimited CEU courses

Biweekly payment with direct deposit

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensure in Physical Therapy is required.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Experience working with children ages birth to 5 years is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress.
• Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record information using Electronic Medical Record system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Early Childhood Experience

Education

New York State Licensure in Physical Therapy

Tools

MS Word

Electronic Medical Record system

Job description

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Physical Therapists (PT) for part time and/or full time 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 all of New York State and New Jersey. 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

· Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference

· Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

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 (EI & CPSE): $115-$120

Counties Serviced:

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.