PHYSICAL THERAPIST

WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHIL•North Salem, NY

12d•$60,827 - $84,861•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist develops and implements the school Physical Therapy Program and participates as a member of the Clinical Team to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts. The role serves students through evaluations, therapy services, adaptive equipment, consultation, recordkeeping, and training. Therapy is provided individually and/or in small groups according to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The position is full-time, day shift, and located at the North Salem campus in North Salem, New York. No travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
Current New York State license as a Physical Therapist.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the Internet, and email.
Demonstrated accountability, accuracy, active listening, adaptability, analytical skills, autonomy, coaching and development, communication, ethical conduct, honesty and integrity, motivation, responsibility, teamwork, and training ability.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of successful direct experience with developmentally disabled children and/or adults in a school setting; this experience is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the school Physical Therapy Program.
Participate as a member of the Clinical Team to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts.
Conduct evaluations to determine developmental levels, range of motion, muscle testing functions, activities of daily living needs, adaptive equipment needs or use, gait, balance, and equilibrium.
Determine treatment priorities, schedules, and procedures for providing therapy services.
Provide individual and/or small-group therapy services according to students' IEPs.
Maintain appropriate student records, including attendance, IEP information, and initiation and discharge summaries.
Issue appropriate adaptive equipment and develop and supervise classroom therapeutic programs for classroom staff and parents to implement.
Consult with school personnel regarding program recommendations and special equipment considerations.
Consult with physicians concerning program and equipment recommendations.
Maintain and use evaluative and therapeutic materials needed to conduct the Physical Therapy Program.
Conduct in-service programs and demonstrations for students, staff, and parents.
Re-evaluate each student receiving therapy at least every three years, or as recommended by the Team and/or the child's school district, and provide written progress reports as required.