Howard Haber ELC Special Education Physical Therapist, Preschool

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Preschool Physical Therapist for the Howard Haber ELC in Parkchester, NY. This role is responsible for evaluating preschool students, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with classroom staff and the interdisciplinary team to maximize student function. The therapist will incorporate current theories and research into treatment plans and manage equipment and service referrals.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters in Physical Therapy
New York State License required
Ability to work effectively with children with developmental disabilities
Ability to communicate seating, positioning and other special considerations to classroom staff
Knowledge of developmental disabilities and appropriate therapeutic intervention techniques

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Review and interpret assessment data and present attending students’ needs and capabilities.
Establish relevant and attainable short term and long term goals which reflect assessment data.
Prepare IEP, daily treatment plans and Progress Reports as needed.
Work within the classroom setting and work with classroom staff to create environment which maximizes function and compensates for dysfunction.
Provide purposeful activities or methods, employed to develop, maintain, improve, restore and/or maximize function and compensate for dysfunction.
Meet regularly with classroom staff and interdisciplinary team to affect maximum service delivery.
Demonstrate knowledge of student’s disability and impact on performance and functioning.
Adapt treatment activities when necessary to achieve desired goals.
Manage screenings and follow up for appropriate equipment and services for children.
Incorporate current theory and research into all treatment plans.