Supervisor- Physical Therapy- Education Services

Manhattan Star Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit educational organization in New York City is seeking a Supervisor for Physical Therapy to oversee clinical services for students with diverse needs. Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license and have a minimum of three years of experience. The role emphasizes communication, supervisory skills, and a commitment to enhancing student success. Join a dynamic team that supports a diverse population in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working in a clinical capacity in Physical Therapy, ideally with students ages 3-21.
• Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.
• Ability to travel across the NYC metropolitan area as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support clinicians through hands-on supervision.
• Build effective working relationships with staff, families, and stakeholders.
• Report on-site to school regularly and fulfill physical demands of the position.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Supervisory skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of neurodivergent student needs

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Current and valid license as a Physical Therapist

Tools

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

Overview

Supervisor- Physical Therapy- Education Services – Manhattan Star Academy

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Current and valid license and registration as a Physical Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department; and
• Three (3) years of experience working in a clinical capacity in Physical Therapy, ideally working with students ages 3 – 21 in a special education setting; or
• Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training. However, all incumbents must hold a current, valid license and registration as described above.
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Local and oversight agency regulations, including New York State Education Department (NYSED) and NYC Department of Education (DOE).
• Extensive knowledge of the needs of neurodivergent students, related clinical syndromes and pediatric physical therapy needs and ability to apply methodologies and philosophies that best support this population.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with MSA staff, families and other stakeholders at varying levels.
• Exceptional supervisory skills and ability to effectively manage, coach and support clinicians through hands-on support.
• Proficiency with computers and using electronic systems including email, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce and/or Workday to complete tasks.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while quickly addressing changing needs and to make thoughtful decisions in line with the overall vision and mission of MSA, which best position students for success.
• Ability to report on-site to school on a regular basis and to travel across New York City metropolitan area to visit headquarters, schools, attend meetings and/or conferences, if requested.
• Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; using hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; and bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing as needed; having the physical capacity to assist with lifting, moving and/or supporting students of any weight with standing or sitting on one or more occasions during the course of the day with or without assistance and/or pushing students in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion and ability to implement emergency interventions as per student’s Behavior Support Plan if needed, which may include running.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a supervisor of physical therapy services and/or Physical Therapists
• Experience and knowledge of assistive technology and alternative communication systems/applications and other related accommodations and accessibility services, including adaptive equipment
• Experience providing physical therapy services to individuals with complex physical and communication delays
• Pediatric Clinical Specialist Certification issued by American Board of Physical Therapy (ABPTS)
• Neurodevelopment Treatment (NDT) training, experience and/or certification

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations and Individual and Family Services