Physical Therapist (PT)-School Based

Genesis HealthCare; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the New York area is seeking Pediatric Physical Therapists to deliver essential therapy services to children aged 3-21. The role involves flexible scheduling, collaboration with other professionals, and a commitment to improving the lives of medically fragile children. Candidates should possess the appropriate state license and relevant educational qualifications. Competitive pay is offered, commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Benefits for full time and part time team members

Prompt payment for services rendered

Access to clinical support teams

Training workshops for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience or training specific to pediatric populations required.
• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally based intervention to improve safety and independence.
• Implement treatment plans and deliver therapy as per IEPs.

Skills

Appropriate State License

Willingness to work with medically fragile children

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of PT experience

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Physical Therapists NEEDED!!

Why Choose Metro? For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (now a subsidiary of Powerback Rehab) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York City area. Metro is still locally run by the same family and continues to add diverse leaders who embrace the dedication to the community and yet bring new insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the absolute best services for our clients. We have recently joined Powerback Rehab in an effort to provide employees with lower cost benefits, access to clinical support teams, and possible career growth opportunities.

Seeking experienced professionals to work with our youngest population!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

• Early Intervention (NYSDOH approval letter required for Contract Positions)
• Preschool Coverage (Itinerant) throughout Nassau and Suffolk

We offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Benefits for full time and part time team members (not applicable for 1099)
• Part time preferred hours or full time hours
• Prompt payment for services rendered (some positions)
• Access to clinical support teams
• Training workshops for which professional development credit may be earned
• Pay commensurate with experience

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide developmentally and educationally based intervention to improve safety and independence
• Data input into secure, computerized systems for reports and billing

Job Types: Contract

Pay: $74.00 - $84.00 per hour

Expected hours: FLEXIBLE

Qualifications and Skills

• Appropriate State License
• NYSED Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
• Willingness to work with medically fragile children for some preschool referrals

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist, School Based serves students with various physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges aged 3-21 years. Experience or training specific to this population is required.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, delivering therapy as per IEPs, collecting data, collaborating with other professionals, assessing progress, preparing reports, providing support and education to families, attending meetings, ensuring a safe learning environment, supervising PT assistants, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license and eligibility
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or related field, or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of PT experience
• CPR Certification