School Based Physical Therapist (PT) - Whitestone Day School

QSAC

$76K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
  • Current NY State Physical Therapist License required
  • Experience with autism highly preferred
  • 1-3 years as a PT in a school setting preferred
  • Team player with passion for collaboration with families

Responsibilities

  • Provides physical therapy to assigned students
  • Evaluates treatment of children with motor impairments
  • Recommends treatment modifications based on student needs
  • Maintains documentation of evaluations and student progress
  • Plans instructional activities based on student IEPs
  • Collaborates with OT for comprehensive student support
  • Communicates effectively with team members, school staff, and families

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low out-of-pocket costs
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy for full-time staff
  • Group Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time staff
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time staff
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits offered
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with Employer Discretionary Match
  • Paid Training in human services and ABA
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment
Full Job Description
The salary range for this position is $76,000-$90,000.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

QSAC is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Physical Therapist (PT) to work with children and young adults. This opportunity is full-time at our Whitestone Day School.

The PT will provide treatment and develop, improve and evaluate opportunities for active participation in work, leisure, and play for the students we support. Applicants must have current New York State certifications and or licensure.

Responsibilities

Treatment
• Provides physical therapy to assigned students
• Evaluates treatment of children with motor impairments
• Recommends modifications of treatment and approaches to reflect the student's changing needs
• Maintains accurate documentation of evaluations, sessions and students' progress
• Identifies and plans for instructional activities for on-going implementation in the classroom, based on student IEP's
• Collaborates with OT to develop appropriate plans for students being supported

Communication & Administration
• Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families
• Maintain and records accurate records and documentation
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees

Qualifications and Work Experience
• Bachelor's degree, required
• NY State Physical Therapist License required
• Experience working with people with autism highly preferred
• One to three years' experience working as a PT in a related school setting, preferred
• Must be a team player, eager to collaborate and coordinate with parents

Benefits

QSAC offers some of the best benefits which go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
  • Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
  • Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • 403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
  • Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
  • Opportunities for career advancement


Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.

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