Physical Therapist - Special Education

Manhattan Behavioral Center • Manhattan, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Manhattan Behavioral Center (MBC) is seeking a positive, dynamic Physical Therapist to join their therapeutic team. MBC is a leading Transdisciplinary ABA® Center for Children with Autism, offering a collaborative framework that includes applied behavior analysis, special education, speech language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, sensory integration, group and social interaction, and family support for children ages 5 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodiversities. The center emphasizes a Transdisciplinary ABA® Approach, fostering ongoing communication between families, teachers, supervisors, and related service providers. MBC is committed to building a better and more inclusive world and provides evidence-based treatment plans to improve quality of life.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy
• Current New York State Physical Therapy License
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum
• Familiarity with the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test and Peabody Developmental Motor Scales

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy on a 1:1 basis to individuals between the ages of 4 – 21 years old with autism and other special needs.
• Provide formal and informal physical therapy assessment of each client on caseload.
• Complete daily session notes indicating progress towards clients’ skill acquisition.
• Develop and write annual goals and objectives for each client on caseload.
• Write semi-annual progress reports describing clients’ acquisition towards established goals.
• Participate in the insurance authorization process (e.g., initial and reauthorization evaluations/reports and session notes) if family is seeking reimbursement.
• Carry over data collection and behavior management interventions and reinforcement procedures in accordance with each client’s behavior management plan and center policies.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary setting with other providers (e.g., BCBA's, OT's, and SLP's) that are clients’ team members.
• Build and maintain a professional and positive relationship with parents/caregivers and outside providers by ensuring frequent communication (e.g., check-ins, recurring updates, etc.).
• Submit all thorough and complete paperwork in a timely manner to the PT supervisor.
• Engage and use Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) holds/transport or disengagement tactics for students during behavioral episodes. This may mean physically intervening after being trained thoroughly, to help deescalate children when they become a danger to themselves or others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) in addition to company closures the last week of December and Spring break in April
• Affordable health insurance plans to support employee well-being
• Employer retirement plan
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Access to educational opportunities at Capella University, plus scholarships and offers to help you save on tuition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level