Physical Therapist - Temporary Full-Time (Woodbury)

Brookville Center for Children’s Services; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookville Center for Children's Services seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for Barbara C. Wilson Preschool on Long Island. The temporary, full-time leave-replacement role begins February 2027 and runs through August 2027, with no paid holidays or school recess pay.

You will perform evaluations, therapy sessions, and maintain compliant documentation for the students’ IEPs/IFSPs. The therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, communicates with families, and adheres to NYSED/DOH

Qualifications

• Must hold a Physical Therapy degree and New York State licensure.
• 1 year of related work experience is preferred for preschool and school-age populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and conduct therapy sessions according to IEP/IFSP goals.
• Communicate with professional staff and families; maintain accurate documentation per NYSED/DOH.
• Develop and implement therapeutic activities to improve motor control and development.
• Provide services per IEP/IFSP frequency, duration, and location.
• Participate in conferences such as CPSE/CSE/IFSP meetings when assigned.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Neuromotor development

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, NY licensure

Job description

Overview

Brookville Center for Children's Services

Barbara C. Wilson Preschool –Woodbury, Nassau County (Long Island), NY

This position is a full-time position as a temporary leave replacement beginning in February 2027. It is projected to last through August 2027, but is subject to change based on program needs. Please note that as the position is temporary, it is NOT eligible for any of the following: holiday or school recess pay, benefits, or paid time off (other than New York State Sick Leave).

Perform physical therapy evaluations and conduct therapy sessions in accordance with students’ IEP/IFSPs. Communicate appropriately with professional staff and families of assigned students. Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with the regulations established by NYSED, DOH and other oversight agencies.

Responsibilities

STANDARD 1: Professional Duties

• Assess students’ needs through a variety of formal and informal measu
• Analyze assessment results to form appropriate diagnoses and generate objective goals for students’ IEP/IFSPs.
• Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic activities and strategies for facilitation of motor control and developmental skills, including upper/lower extremity functioning.
• Provide physical therapy services in accordance with the frequency, duration and location specified on students’ IEP/IFSPs.
• Address the behavioral needs of students through the use of positive behavior supports and adherence to students’ behavioral support plans.
• Demonstrate the ability to be an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Inform team members of students’ progress on goals and provide activities to be carried over into the classroom/home environments.
• Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals.
• Participate in conferences, including parent, team, CPSE, CSE and/or IFSP meetings, as assigned (may include evening meetings).
• Maintain appropriate professional standards in interactions with familie
• Maintain ongoing contact with parent/guardian regarding students’ progress and intervention strategies.
• Conduct in-service training for staff and/or families, as needed.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork in an appropriate, accurate and timely manner.
• Organize and complete reports and evaluations in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize problems that occur and report them immediately.
• Demonstrate flexibility and be readily adaptable to change.
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Supervise interns/volunteers as requested and maintain contact with university supervisors regarding the student intern’s progress.
• Maintain required certification and/or licensure through completion of continuing education credits, renewaland payment of annual dues, as required for this position.
• Participate in physical therapy screenings as requested.
• Determine the need and implement programs for sensory modalities and/or adaptive equipment, as deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of job responsibilities.

STANDARD 2: Therapy Environment Management

• Responsible for health and safety of students.
• Maintain a healthy, safe and attractive environment.

STANDARD 3: Professional Behavior

• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Conduct self at all times in an appropriate manner.
• Adhere to program-specific policies and procedures.

STANDARD 4: Professional Development

• Participate in continuing education activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in the program.
• Participate in program required in-services and act in an appropriate manner.

STANDARD 5: Adhere to general policies of the organization/regulators including:

• Corporate Compliance
• Code of Ethical Conduct
• Departmental in-service education program requirements
• Quality improvement activities
• Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.)
• Regulatory requirements
• Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols
• Fire prevention and safety protocols
• Infection control practices and procedures
• Annual physical examination, medically approved Tuberculin test and risk assessment, and required immunizations
• Active supervision of students

STANDARD 6: Performs other related duties as required.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the special needs of all students.
• Modify strategies, activities and/or therapeutic interventions to meet the students’ individual needs.
• Display initiative and interest in departmental advancement/needs.
• Respond quickly to students and/or parent/guardian’s request, refer to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and inform supervisor of actions taken.
• Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation.
• Demonstrate flexibility as well as the ability to handle numerous responsibilities
• Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding service quality.
• Maintain child and family confidentiality
• Be consistently courteous and considerate, in person and on the telephone, in interactions with students and others such as family, visitors, vendors, and other employees.
• Exhibit the “At Your Service” attitude, i.e., smile, use positive eye contact, and be friendly, open and approachable.

STANDARD 7: Supervision

• Take an active role in supervision sessions by contributing ideas, asking questions, seeking clarification and implementing recommendations.

STANDARD 8: Cultural Competencies

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of disability, genders, ethnicity and races.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors to create an inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services to students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, with New York State licensure and registration as a Physical Therapist required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and neuromotor development as normally acquired through completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Minimum (1) year related work experience with preschool and school age special needs population preferred.

Physical aspects may include, but are not limited to, lifting and transferring of a student.