Physical Therapist (PT)

Liberty POST; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood services is seeking motivated Physical Therapists to join their team. This role involves working with children aged birth to 5 years, providing essential evaluations and therapy through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's development while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. The organization values a child’s natural learning environment and offers comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement packages for full-time positions. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Packages

Accrual of Sick Time

Mentoring Programs

Access to CEU Courses

Direct Deposit Payments

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Physical Therapy required.
• Experience working with children aged birth-5 years in Early Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor child’s progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Record evaluations and treatment progress using EMR system.

Skills

Physical Therapy Licensure

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

MS Word

Education

New York State Certification in Physical Therapy

Early Childhood Experience

Tools

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 Tompkins County.

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 throughASHA, 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: $36-$38
• CPSE 60 minutes: $58-$60
• Evaluation (EI & CPSE): $115-$120

Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources 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.

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Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.