Licensed Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Shrub Oak International School • Mohegan Lake, NY

5d • $45 - $70

About The Position

We are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents, and young adults on the autism spectrum. Embark on a fulfilling career where your passion meets purpose... If you’re passionate about working with and mentoring students on the Autism Spectrum — Come join our team! What are we looking for? The Per Diem Physical Therapist , under the guidance of the PT Supervisor and the Clinical Director, delivers comprehensive therapeutic services to eligible autistic students with complex emotional-behavioral needs to enhance their access to the academic environment and maximize participation in activities within the day and residential school setting. The physical therapist is responsible for evaluating students and developing appropriate therapy programs that consider classroom routines and needed accommodations or adaptations. They employ a variety of strategies to address musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, or other physical impairments impacting students’ physical function and participation, such as exercises and manual therapy to assist body structures and functions, adapting physical tasks, adapting the classroom environment, recommending assistive devices, or training staff to carryover therapeutic strategies.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities
• Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and application in educational settings
• Experience with a variety of evaluation tools and therapeutic/adaptive equipment
• Ability to assess, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train others in therapeutic carryover techniques
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned students on a per diem basis as determined by student census and current PT session needs
• Assess students using appropriate evaluation tools, including standardized or informal tests, clinical observations, and review of medical/educational records
• Develop and implement individualized therapy programs for qualifying students
• Document screenings, evaluations, treatment plans, quarterly progress reports, discharge summaries, and other required data
• Provide consultation and in-service training to staff to support carryover of therapeutic strategies in day and residential settings
• Collaborate with caregivers to ensure alignment of therapy plans across home and school environments
• Recommend and support the acquisition and use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
• Maintain accurate clinical and administrative records in accordance with program and regulatory requirements
• Perform other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree