Francis of Paola ELC Special Education Physical Therapist, Preschool

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is hiring a full-time Preschool Physical Therapist for Francis of Paola ELC in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The position is based at 201 Conselyea St., Brooklyn, NY 11211, and works Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The therapist supports preschool students by assessing their needs and capabilities, developing and adapting treatment plans, and collaborating with classroom staff and the interdisciplinary team to maximize student function and participation. Responsibilities include reviewing assessment data; establishing attainable short- and long-term goals; preparing IEPs, daily treatment plans, and progress reports; providing purposeful therapeutic activities; supporting classroom environments that maximize function and compensate for dysfunction; arranging screenings and follow-up for equipment and services; and incorporating current theory and research into treatment plans. AHRC New York City advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and states that employment information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 is 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 that reflect assessment data.
Prepare IEPs, daily treatment plans, and progress reports as needed.
Work in the classroom setting and 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 achieve maximum 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 for appropriate equipment and services for children.
Incorporate current theory and research into treatment plans.