Physical Therapist - $7,000 Sign-On Bonus

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•Yonkers, NY

7d•$82,744 - $95,156•Onsite

About The Position

Provide physical therapy services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children, conducting a minimum of 50 weekly sessions. This role involves performing physical therapy assessments and evaluations, promoting the mission and core values of Elizabeth Seton Children's, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The Physical Therapist will work with parents and staff to develop and monitor IEP services, utilize accurate assessment skills for functional evaluations, and maintain meticulous record-keeping for IEP/IFSP goal tracking. Responsibilities also include providing input for and fabrication of assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliances, serving as a clinical instructor, and participating in professional development. The role may also involve other tasks to support school operations as assigned by administration.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree or Doctorate degree
NYS PT License and NYS Registration Certificate Required
NPI Number Required
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

Nice To Haves

New Graduates with Pediatric experience considered

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children for a minimum of 50 weekly sessions.
Conduct physical therapy assessments and evaluations.
Promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values.
Provide mandated services to assigned children in compliance with IEP documents.
Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team.
Work effectively with parents, teaching staff, and other professionals.
Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations and communicate results effectively.
Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation.
Provide input into and when appropriate fabrication of child’s assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs.
Serve as clinical instructor and assist with coordination of affiliation programs for physical therapy students.
Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan.
Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration.