Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Brookville) - Temporary
About The Position
The Physical Therapist performs evaluations and therapy sessions in accordance with students’ IEPs and IFSPs, communicates with professional staff and families, and maintains accurate documentation in compliance with applicable oversight requirements. The role assesses students using formal and informal measures, develops goals and individualized therapeutic activities, provides services according to each student’s plan, and adapts interventions to meet individual needs. The position works as part of an interdisciplinary team, shares progress and carryover strategies with team members and families, participates in conferences and screenings, and may provide training to staff or families. It also includes maintaining a safe therapy environment, completing required documentation, meeting professional licensure and continuing-education obligations, following organizational and regulatory policies, and delivering culturally responsive services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- New York State licensure and registration as a Physical Therapist.
- Knowledge of anatomy and neuromotor development acquired through completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of related work experience with preschool and school-age students with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Assess students’ needs through formal and informal measures and analyze results to establish diagnoses and objective IEP/IFSP goals.
- Develop and implement therapeutic activities and strategies to facilitate motor control and developmental skills, including upper- and lower-extremity functioning.
- Provide physical therapy services at the frequency, duration, and location specified in students’ IEPs/IFSPs.
- Address students’ behavioral needs using positive behavior supports and their behavioral support plans.
- Contribute effectively to an interdisciplinary team, integrate strategies from other professionals, and communicate students’ progress and carryover activities.
- Participate in parent, team, CPSE, CSE, and/or IFSP conferences as assigned, which may include evening meetings.
- Maintain contact with parents or guardians regarding progress and intervention strategies, and maintain professional standards in family interactions.
- Conduct in-service training for staff and/or families as needed.
- Complete required paperwork, reports, and evaluations accurately and on time.
- Recognize and immediately report problems; manage time effectively and adapt to change.
- Supervise interns or volunteers as requested and communicate with university supervisors about intern progress.
- Maintain required certification and/or licensure through continuing education, renewal, and annual dues.
- Participate in physical therapy screenings and determine the need for sensory modalities and/or adaptive equipment.
- Maintain students’ health and safety and a healthy, safe, and attractive environment.
- Follow program policies, organizational and regulatory requirements, safety and emergency protocols, infection-control practices, and required health-screening and immunization requirements.
- Participate in continuing education, required in-services, quality-improvement activities, and supervision sessions.
- Modify strategies, activities, and therapeutic interventions to meet individual student needs; respond to student or family requests and refer them to appropriate care-team members when necessary.
- Promote teamwork, cooperation, positive workplace relationships, and high-quality service while maintaining student and family confidentiality.
- Communicate and interact effectively across cultures and provide inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and culturally responsive services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
