School Based Physical Therapist (PT) - Whitestone Day School

QSAC•New York, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

QSAC is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Physical Therapist (PT) to work with children and young adults. This opportunity is full-time at our Whitestone Day School. The PT will provide treatment and develop, improve and evaluate opportunities for active participation in work, leisure, and play for the students we support. Applicants must have current New York State certifications and or licensure. QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required
NY State Physical Therapist License required
Current New York State certifications and or licensure
Must be a team player, eager to collaborate and coordinate with parents

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with autism highly preferred
One to three years’ experience working as a PT in a related school setting, preferred

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy to assigned students
Evaluates treatment of children with motor impairments
Recommends modifications of treatment and approaches to reflect the student’s changing needs
Maintains accurate documentation of evaluations, sessions and students’ progress
Identifies and plans for instructional activities for on-going implementation in the classroom, based on student IEP’s
Collaborates with OT to develop appropriate plans for students being supported
Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families
Maintain and records accurate records and documentation
Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
Opportunities for career advancement