Physical Therapist

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:

• Shift: Day shift

• Schedule: Monday through Friday

• Hours: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

• Setting: School-based pediatric setting

Responsibilities:

• Provide evaluations, treatment, consultation, and discharge planning for children with mild to complex needs.

• Develop and update individualized education plans and school-based goals.

• Establish treatment goals and implement age-appropriate plans of care.

• Assess needs for assistive technology and adaptive equipment, provide written justification, and coordinate equipment purchases with families as needed.

• Complete daily documentation, update treatment plans, and prepare regular progress reports.

• Communicate client progress with families, school staff, and early intervention staff as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• New York Physical Therapist license.

• Experience in pediatric physical therapy.

• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities.

• Ability to build rapport with children, families or caregivers, and colleagues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills for documentation.

• Ability to work well in a dynamic school setting.

• Ability to work effectively one-on-one and in co-treatment scenarios.

Desired Skills:

• Experience within a school setting.

• Experience working with an IDD population.

• Experience supporting IEP development and school-based therapy coordination.

• Experience with assistive technology or adaptive equipment recommendations.

• Familiarity with evidence-based pediatric therapy practices.