Physical Therapist- Camp Colonie (Temporary)
About The Position
We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Temporary Physical Therapist. What You'll Do As a Physical Therapist you will work as a member of the team (family, staff and other service providers) to provide quality support and services for children and their families. Applicants must be available June 29- August 14 Who We Are Camp Colonie is a unique, outdoor summer school and recreational program for for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults. The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from a physical therapy school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Medical Association
- Current license by the Board of Registration in Medicine in the State of New York.
Nice To Haves
- Three years experience working with young children as a physical therapist preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in team evaluations to determine developmental status and initial or ongoing eligibility.
- Develop IEP's with other team members.
- Work jointly with families in planning and implementing supports and services to children and their families within natural settings.
- Maintain professional standards, and current skills in therapy techniques.
- Provide physical therapy services for children.
- Write progress notes on time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs and progress.
- Complete daily associated duties including treatment notes and attendance records.
- Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency.
- Aid in maintaining equipment and workspace.
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as assigned.
- Assist in staff development and training.
- Assist in program planning and development.
- Supervise assigned students in specialty area.
