School Physical Therapist (PT)
School Physical Therapist (PT)
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$ 85000 - 95000
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Description
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our pre-school special education team. In this role you will work with children ages 3-5 years with diverse developmental and physical needs helping them build the foundational gross motor and portion offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by collaborating with educators parents and a multidisciplinary team to create a support and engaging learning environment for each child.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
Assessment and Evaluation:
Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations to assess gross motor mobility balance and physical development needs
Identify functional challenges and recommended services as part of the individualized Education Program (IEP) process
Intervention Planning:
Develop individualized educational plans (IEPs) aligned with each childs goals and IEP
Design group and individual therapy sessions to target specific skills including coordination strength and postural control
Therapy Implementation:
Deliver therapy services in a fun play-based manner that engages pre-school aged children
Use adaptive equipment creative tools and exercises to support childrens participation in classroom and playground activities
Monitor and document progress adjusting interventions as needed to meet developmental goals
Collaboration and Consultation:
Work closely with teachers occupational therapist speech therapists and other staff to integrate motor development strategies into the classroom routine
Provide guidance and training to parents and caregivers on activities to reinforce therapy goals at home
Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings to share progress and recommend strategies
Assist in classroom activities and support instructional needs as well as perform other duties by the Director to ensure the smooth operation of the program
Documentation and Compliance:
Maintain accurate records of evaluation therapy sessions attendance and progress in compliance with program and regulatory requirements
Prepare detailed progress reports and contribute to IEP updates
Professional Development and Training:
Stay updated on best practices and advancements in pediatric physical therapy particularly for children with special needs
Provide in-service training to teachers and paraprofessionals on adaptive techniques equipment and mobility strategies
Qualifications
- Doctorate or Masters degree in Physical Therapy
- Valid state license and board certification
- Experience working with young children preferably in an educational setting preferred
- Knowledge of pediatric motor development and intervention strategies
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Physical Demands:
- The employee is required to stand sit and use their hands.
- Walk to and from various locations in the building
- May need to stoop bend and sometimes list and push wheelchairs for children being served.
- Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments
- Specific vision abilities close vision distance vision and ability to focus
Benefits
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You canexpect:
- Rewarding Work in a team environment.
- Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Health dental vision and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Wellhub Discount
- Verizon Wireless Discount.
- BJs Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to.
About Heartshare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
