Francis of Paola ELC Special Education Physical Therapist, Preschool

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

4d•$79,900 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a full-time Preschool Physical Therapist for Francis of Paola ELC in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The role works Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The therapist supports preschool students with developmental disabilities by assessing their needs and capabilities, setting goals, preparing individualized education and treatment documentation, and delivering and adapting therapeutic activities. The therapist works in classrooms with staff and the interdisciplinary team to maximize students’ function and support appropriate equipment and services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
New York State license.
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- and long-term goals that reflect assessment data.
Prepare IEPs, daily treatment plans, and progress reports as needed.
Work within the classroom and collaborate with classroom staff to create an environment that maximizes function and compensates for dysfunction.
Provide purposeful activities or methods to develop, maintain, improve, restore, or maximize function and compensate for dysfunction.
Meet regularly with classroom staff and the interdisciplinary team to maximize service delivery.
Demonstrate knowledge of each student’s disability and its impact on performance and functioning.
Adapt treatment activities when necessary to achieve desired goals.
Manage screenings and follow up on appropriate equipment and services for children.
Incorporate current theory and research into treatment plans.