Young Adult Institute, Inc.

Physical Therapist - Education Services

Young Adult Institute, Inc. • $75K — $92K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid NYS Physical Therapist license and current registration
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • High personal and professional integrity
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments
  • Collaborative with sound decision-making skills
  • Highly organized with attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy services in diverse settings
  • Develop and implement therapeutic interventions based on evaluations
  • Document and monitor student progress timely and clearly
  • Supply and maintain adaptive equipment for students
  • Collaborate with parents and educational staff on student mobility
  • Cover additional physical therapy cases as needed
  • Facilitate therapeutic adjunct programs and collaborate on activities
  • Assess and document needs related to orthotics and medical equipment
  • Train classroom staff on PT-related equipment usage
  • Complete documentation and adhere to department standards

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Access to a supportive work environment with collaborative culture
  • Participation in departmental meetings and supervision
  • Engagement in student activities including field trips
Full Job Description
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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
  • Provides physical therapy-based services to assigned caseload in various settings including, but not limited to the PT gym, community, playground, home and/or therapeutic pool, consistent with students' documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions, modifying treatment program to ensure achieving students reach maximal capabilities as a result of ongoing evaluation and monitoring of student progress.
  • Evaluates, documents and monitors provision of service and student progress in a timely manner in line with policies of organization, governing bodies and in language comprehensible to caregivers.
  • Provides children adaptive equipment, lower extremity splints or orthotics for short- and long-term use, as appropriate and conducts regular checks to ensure equipment fits well and is in good working condition.
  • Regularly communicates and collaborates with parents, school staff across all disciplines and medical professionals regarding health, equipment use, participation in activities, positioning, motor development, safety and/or mobility within school environment.
  • Provides coverage for physical therapy services to students outside of assigned caseload as requested or assigned.
  • Facilitates therapeutic adjunct programs including standing, lying, walking programs and collaborates with other related service and academic programs to coordinate activities.
  • Provides assessment, mandate recommendations and intervention in related school-based areas of mobility and positioning (safety awareness, motor planning, stair negotiation, school mobility, proper posture) and appropriately documents or updates annual therapy goals for students, as needed.
  • Assists with assessments related to orthotics, podiatry and/or durable medical equipment needs, including participation in clinics, documenting medical necessity, obtaining measurements, working with providers, following up with the equipment and brace clinic team regarding fittings and delivery, etc. as needed.
  • Provides PT-related training to classroom and support staff regarding transfers and use of equipment, including Hoyer lifts, as needed.
  • Completes necessary documentation including trip and home visit slips, and documents departmental in-services and daily notes.
  • Follows all standards of practice for Physical Therapy and regulatory requirements set by the New York State Department of Health and Board of Education, and other governing bodies; remains informed regarding changes and updates.
  • Adheres to all school and department standards, policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in scheduled supervision, department meetings and activities.
  • May attend student field trips to assist with ensuring safety of students in various settings, off school grounds.
  • Performs all other duties, as assigned.


Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
  • Valid license and current registration as a Physical Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED); and
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High degree of personal and professional integrity.
  • Ability to remain focused, flexible and work with a great degree of self-direction in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative and solution oriented, with ability to make sound decisions and resolve conflicts.
  • Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint.


Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy from accredited school, recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • Two (2) years of experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy, ideally working with school-aged children with significant disabilities
  • Research experience and/or clinical experience with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement and/or I/DD
  • Pediatric Clinical Specialist Certification
  • Neurodevelopment Treatment (NDT) training, experience and/or certification


Compensation:

$75,000-$92,000 Salary

About Young Adult Institute, Inc.

Young Adult Institute, Inc. (YAI) is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across the lifespan. YAI supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest life possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working, and learning. The organization was founded in 1957 by a group of parents who wanted to ensure that their children with developmental disabilities had the same opportunities as other children. Today, YAI is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the United States providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn more about Young Adult Institute, Inc.
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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