Pediatric Physical Therapist- Schoolage $1,500 sign-on bonus

Family of Kidz•Long Island, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Family of Kidz has been bringing together highly qualified teams of professionals since 1998 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. We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to work in school district placements across Long Island. This role offers Fee for Service and/or Full Time opportunities, with flexible scheduling following the school calendar. The compensation ranges from $60-$120/hour, determined by service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications. This position can be either full-time or fee-for-service, depending on the current caseload, which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.

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.
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 IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.