PHYSICAL THERAPIST - CHILDREN'S DAY PROGRAM - 3,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Developmental Disabilities Institute•Huntington, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist in our Children’s Day Program, you will be a vital component of a robust interdisciplinary team that is driven to ensure the most optimal outcomes for the students that DDI supports. Our Physical Therapists are responsible for providing all aspects of Physical Therapy services to your assigned caseload. This includes providing direct services, screenings, assessments and evaluations and completing all required documentation.

Requirements

Licensed in physical therapy by NYSED with current registration
Bachelor's Degree in physical therapy from accredited university or college

Nice To Haves

Experience treating children with I/DD preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, assess, or screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
Provide physical therapy services according to mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP, etc.)
Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable, and confidential manner.
Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.
Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through continuing education, in-service training or higher education.
Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic, orthotic and adaptive equipment devices.
Consult with equipment technicians, physicians or others related to the clients needs
Other duties as assigned