Physical Therapist SCHOOL POSITION

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Bond Health is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat students under IEP/IFSP guidance. You will collaborate with parents and a multidisciplinary team to design therapy plans, monitor progress and adapt activities to each student’s functional level.

The role requires a BS in Physical Therapy, NY licensure and ability to obtain fingerprint clearance. You will document outcomes and supervise students while maintaining high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for reading, writing and speaking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with varied stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality due to sensitive student information.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Solid organizational skills for documentation and scheduling.
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance from NY Board of Education.
• Familiarity with school-based therapy evaluation and plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT evaluation of students and diagnose needs for therapy.
• Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with IEP/IFSP.
• Document therapy activities and progress in student records.
• Collaborate with parents and interdisciplinary team during meetings.
• Select activities to aid functional level and daily living skills.
• Supervise PT students and assistants as needed.
• Maintain equipment, attendance records and supplies.

Skills

English Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Independent Work

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Fingerprinted

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist- Needed

Part time.

Weekly Pay!

Under general direction, is responsible for providing evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention to students pursuant to the Individual Family Service Plan, Individual Education Plan or Interim Individual Education Plan in accordance with agency policies, regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and standards of profession. Participates in consultative process with parents and team members.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides physical therapy evaluation of students annually in areas of muscle tone and/or strength, range of motion, reflex patterns, gross motor capacity, posture and joint alignment, patterns of locomotion and/or ambulation, activities of daily living, including transfers and wheelchair management, need for adaptive equipment and recommendations for changes in present equipment.
• Develops a treatment plan and goals based on assessment.
• Maintains daily and monthly attendance records.
• Ensures individuals receive services appropriate to their needs and consistent with educational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Selects educational, recreational and social activities in order to aid students in adjusting to their functional level.
• Teaches adaptive skills necessary to perform daily living and/or vocational tasks.
• Provides and participates in in-service education for other personnel relevant to techniques and objectives of program.
• Serves and participates as a member of interdisciplinary team at team meetings, Annual Reviews, Case Presentations, In-Services, etc. as required by each program.
• Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs and/or home of students served through consultation with parent/Client and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts.
• Assists in overall rehabilitation of students' medical/psychiatric condition. Documents therapy activities and results on student's records and periodic reports.
• Records progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur.
• Refers students to other clinical services if such referral is felt appropriate.
• Fits adaptive devices for students use such as splints or braces.
• Participates in Initial Evaluation and Intake processes.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Provides supervision to Physical Therapy students and Physical Therapy Assistants as needed.
• Assists with other duties such as arrival, dismissal, feeding, bathrooming, classroom management as directed.
• Maintains equipment and orders supplies as required.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Analytical ability necessary to evaluate student's condition and progress and select appropriate therapy techniques.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, coworkers, students, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
• Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Must be willing to be, or is already, fingerprinted by the NY Board of Education

Education

• Bachelor's of Science in Physical Therapy

License

• NYS Physical Therapy