Physical Therapist - Per Diem - ESCS

Responsibilities

Purpose of Your Position

Provide occupational therapy services to infants’ toddlers, preschool and school age children for an assigned caseload and conduct occupational therapy assessments and evaluations. This position is Per Diem- hours/schedule based on the needs of the school.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.

Provide mandated services to assigned children on caseload in compliance with IEP documents utilizing the resources of the clinical Director of Rehabilitation.

Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her mandated services and progress updates.

Work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals directly involved in the care and treatment of the child to develop and monitor IEP services.

Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations with reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence based practices and communicate results effectively in both written and verbal formats.

Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes.

Responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of child’s assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs.

May serve as clinical instructor and assists with coordination of affiliation programs as needed for occupational therapy students.

Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth and informs clinical practices.

Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree or Doctorate degree
• NYS PT License and Registration Certificate Required
• BLS/CPR Certification preferred
• NPI Number Required

Experience

• New Graduates with Pediatric experience considered
• Minimum of 1 year Pediatric PT experience

Employee Requirements

Strong communication skills (verbal and written); good problem-solving skills; strong organizational skills; ability to relate to families and work collaboratively with other agency representatives

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently

Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies

Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of Elizabeth Seton Children’s which includes a medical and physical examination

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the children’s blood/body fluids
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children if necessary
• Must hold valid drivers license and be able to travel safely throughout community

Working Conditions

Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area

Will Be Subject to Frequent Interruptions

May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Hourly Rate

$70/Hr.