Physical Therapy physician employment in New York : A nonprofit organization in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for a great opportunity at one of their schools throughout the city.
- About the Opportunity :
- Start Date :
- ASAP
- Assignment Length :
- Ongoing
- Setting :
- School
- Hours :
- 8am to 2 : 30pm
- Patient Volume :
- 10 sessions per day
- Patient Population :
- Pediatric IDD population
- Responsibilities :
The Physical Therapist (PT) will :
Make observations during preliminary screening of new students, and / or ongoing evaluations of students enrolled in the schoolTake part in developing staff development and parent workshop opportunities around the development of gross motor, fine motor, and perceptual skills, and related underlying sensory and motor functions, leading to successful participation in the educational environment and more independent functioningHelp the staff identify children's specific sensory and motor skill levelsDevelop a series of developmentally-graded activities based on evaluation, designed to improve sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and perceptual skillsCarry out medical prescriptions for occupational therapyMaintain mandated documentation of treatment and progress (e.g., individual treatment session and quarterly progress notes, Related Service Attendance, etc.)Submit a written report of the progress of the children at the end of each school yearMaintain O.T. equipment and supplies, and recommend ordering them as required by IEP mandates or needed clinicallyAttend departmental meetings, supervision and school meetings, as well as any additional meetingsComply with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas, and maintainPerform other duties, as neededQualifications :6+ months of Physical TherapyexperienceBachelor's and / or Masters Degree in Physical TherapyNYS Physical Therapist (PT) licenseSolid assessment, clinical, and documentation skillsPatient orientedGreat interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Strong attention to detailHighly organizedDesired Skills :1+ year of Physical TherapyexperienceBoard Certified or Board Eligible Medical Doctor with or w / o US residency with current US work visa.