School Age Physical Therapist - Brooklyn

ADAPT Community Network•New York, NY

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About The Position

ADAPT Community Network is hiring a School Age Physical Therapist in Brooklyn. Under the direction of program leadership, the Physical Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and provides therapeutic interventions to students in accordance with their Individual Family Service Plans, Individual Education Plans, or Interim Individual Education Plans, agency policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards. The role includes consultation with parents and interdisciplinary team members and supports students’ functional abilities and access to learning opportunities. The therapist assesses students’ physical therapy needs, develops treatment plans and goals, documents and monitors progress, and recommends changes in services or equipment as appropriate. The position also includes participation in evaluations, intake, team activities, and staff education; supervision of physical therapy students and assistants as needed; and support with other student activities and program duties. Services may be delivered in schools, homes, and community-based programs. ADAPT Community Network provides paid training, competitive benefits, and a team culture focused on learning, support, collaboration, and career growth. Compensation is $47.28 per hour, plus industry-leading benefits. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
Current New York State license in Physical Therapy.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, families, team members, and external partners.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Ability to provide therapeutic interventions in schools, homes, and community-based programs.
Cultural competence and sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
Proficiency with personal computers, electronic devices, and documentation systems.
Passion for ADAPT Community Network’s mission and the nonprofit sector.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior pediatric or school-based physical therapy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate students annually in areas including muscle tone and strength, range of motion, reflex patterns, gross motor capacity, posture and joint alignment, locomotion and ambulation, activities of daily living, transfers, wheelchair management, and adaptive equipment needs.
Develop treatment plans and goals based on assessment.
Maintain daily and monthly attendance records.
Ensure students receive services appropriate to their needs and consistent with educational goals and regulatory requirements.
Select educational, recreational, and social activities to help students adjust to their functional level.
Teach adaptive skills needed for daily living and/or vocational tasks.
Provide and participate in in-service education for personnel on program techniques and objectives.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team at meetings, annual reviews, case presentations, and in-services as required.
Integrate therapeutic intervention techniques into student programs and/or homes through consultation with parents or guardians and staff.
Assist with the overall rehabilitation of students’ medical or psychiatric conditions.
Document therapy activities and results in student records and periodic reports.
Record progress on active therapy cases, monitor therapy status, and make recommendations as circumstances change.
Refer students to other clinical services when appropriate.
Fit adaptive devices for student use, such as splints or braces.
Participate in initial evaluation and intake processes.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
Supervise Physical Therapy students and Physical Therapy Assistants as needed.
Assist with arrival, dismissal, mealtimes, bathroom use, and classroom management as directed.
Maintain equipment and order supplies as required.
Perform other related duties and special projects as requested.