Pediatric Physical Therapist-EI/Preschool - Columbia County

Family of Kidz•Columbia, NY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pediatric Physical Therapist Details about this opportunity: Location: Columbia County , NY Status : Part-Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential Compensation: $80-$90/hour for home/daycare/community Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change. Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy
Current New York State Physical Therapy License
Passion to work with children and their families
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
Self-starter and independent problem solver
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
A flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
Must be a team player
Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
Working with early intervention and / or preschool children
Administer and write up physical therapy evaluations.
Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
Create and maintain a schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel.
Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.