An educational services organization on Long Island is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Suffolk County to provide school-based care for children with a range of developmental needs. This role focuses on evaluation, treatment, documentation, and collaboration with families and school staff in a pediatric setting.
About the Opportunity:
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Shift: Day shift
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Schedule: Monday through Friday
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Hours: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Setting: School-based pediatric setting
Responsibilities:
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Provide evaluations, treatment, consultation, and discharge planning for children with mild to complex needs.
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Develop and update individualized education plans and school-based goals.
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Establish treatment goals and implement age-appropriate plans of care.
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Assess needs for assistive technology and adaptive equipment, provide written justification, and coordinate equipment purchases with families as needed.
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Complete daily documentation, update treatment plans, and prepare regular progress reports.
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Communicate client progress with families, school staff, and early intervention staff as appropriate.
Qualifications:
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New York Physical Therapist license.
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Experience in pediatric physical therapy.
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Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities.
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Ability to build rapport with children, families or caregivers, and colleagues.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong computer skills for documentation.
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Ability to work well in a dynamic school setting.
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Ability to work effectively one-on-one and in co-treatment scenarios.
Desired Skills:
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Experience within a school setting.
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Experience working with an IDD population.
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Experience supporting IEP development and school-based therapy coordination.
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Experience with assistive technology or adaptive equipment recommendations.
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Familiarity with evidence-based pediatric therapy practices.
