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Ucp Of Long Island•Commack, NY

20d

About The Position

UCP Long Island, a nonprofit agency serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, seeks a New York State licensed Physical Therapist for its special needs school in Commack. The school operates year-round, including the regular school year and a six-week summer program. The role evaluates and treats students referred by CSE, CPSE, or Early Intervention when a physician’s prescription has been obtained and the Clinical Supervisor has assigned the student. The Physical Therapist develops and delivers treatment based on evaluation findings, documents student status and progress, and communicates with families and school staff. The position also supports a safe, supervised, nurturing environment; consults on prescribed equipment; supervises PT Assistants, students, and observational volunteers; and helps train and support departmental staff. The position is full-time, with part-time and per-diem options also available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by APTA.
New York State Physical Therapist license.

Nice To Haves

Two years of pediatric/rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned students with orthopedic, neurophysiological, and/or developmental deficits.
Formulate treatment programs based on evaluation findings.
Treat students using physical agents, exercise, stretching, joint mobilization, and other therapeutic techniques.
Communicate therapeutic procedures to parents, teachers, and other staff members.
Attend staff meetings to exchange information concerning student care and participate in in-service training.
Document student status, recommended therapeutic interventions, and progress; complete required paperwork thoroughly and on time.
Consult with equipment technicians and dealers, and determine appropriate specifications for appliances prescribed by staff physicians.
Supervise students from affiliate colleges, limited permit clinicians, and physical therapy assistants.
Review, discuss, and countersign PT Assistants’ re-evaluations, progress notes, and other paperwork.
Provide a safe, supervised, nurturing environment for students.
Train and in-service employees in work-related functions and provide support to departmental staff.