Westchester-Putnam TheraTeam (WPTT) is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist to supervise its Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). The supervisor makes sure every child a WPTT PTA treats gets safe, effective care that follows the child's plan of care, IFSP, or IEP.
WPTT provides speech-language, feeding, occupational, and physical therapy to children and families in our facility, in homes, and in community settings across Westchester and Putnam Counties. This role blends clinical oversight, mentoring, and quality assurance with a reduced direct caseload.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
PTA supervision
- Supervise an assigned group of PTAs in line with the NYS Education Law, Commissioner's Regulations for physical therapist assistants, and EI/CPSE program rules.
- Keep a written supervision plan and log for each PTA, including frequency, method (in-person, co-treatment, virtual), and topics covered.
- Hold regular one-on-one supervision meetings and observe PTAs in session at homes, preschools, and the clinic.
- Review PTA session notes, progress notes, and data for accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with goals; co-sign where required.
- Serve as the go-to clinical resource for PTAs on gross-motor development, strengthening, balance and coordination, gait training, positioning, and family coaching.
- Identify performance concerns early, give clear feedback, and build development plans with HR and leadership when needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a CAPTE-accredited program (or a master's or bachelor's degree with grandfathered licensure).
- Current New York State PT license and registration in good standing.
- At least [3] years of pediatric PT experience, including Early Intervention and/or preschool (CPSE) services.
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring PTAs, students, or other clinicians (not required, but preferred).
- Approval, or eligibility for approval, as an EI and CPSE provider in New York State.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
