Physical Therapist - ESCS- Yonkers

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•Yonkers, NY

About The Position

Purpose of Your Position Provide physical therapy services to infants’ toddlers, preschool and school age children providing weekly sessions and conduct physical therapy assessments and evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree or Doctorate degree
NYS PT License and Registration Certificate
NPI Number Required
New Graduates with Pediatric experience considered
Minimum of 1 year Pediatric PT experience
Strong communication skills (verbal and written); good problem-solving skills; strong organizational skills; ability to relate to families and work collaboratively with other agency representatives
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently
Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies
Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of Elizabeth Seton Children’s which includes a medical and physical examination
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the children’s blood/body fluids
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children if necessary
Must hold valid drivers license and be able to travel safely throughout community

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to infants’ toddlers, preschool and school age children providing weekly sessions and conduct physical therapy assessments and evaluations.
Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
Provide mandated services to assigned children on caseload in compliance with IEP documents utilizing the resources of the clinical Director of Rehabilitation
Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her mandated services and progress updates
Work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals directly involved in the care and treatment of the child to develop and monitor IEP services
Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations with reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence based practices and communicate results effectively in both written and verbal formats
Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes
Responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of child’s assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs
Serves as clinical instructor and assists with coordination of affiliation programs as needed for physical therapy students
Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth and informs clinical practices
Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration