Physical Therapists (PT)

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment to children identified by the school district as a child/student with a disability as outlined in Part 200 Regulation/IDEA
The therapist utilizes principles of growth and development in establishing guidelines for the implementation of the child’s IEP to provide treatment as able.
The Physical Therapist provides services in conformance with all regulatory bodies governing this population, school policy and procedure and in compliance with the NYS Physical Therapy Practice Act

Job Responsibilities:

Evaluate children with known or suspected disabilities as pertinent to case assigned
Participate in planning/meeting with the school district, parents and other members of the CPSE and CSE
Provide treatment in accordance with the child’s IEP
Provide all required documentation within required time frames including daily notes, quarterly progress notes and annual reviews
Provide instruction to families, team members and other support staff consistent with accepted practice standards
Instruct families in the use of prosthetic, hand splint, adaptive equipment or other assistive devices
Submit all required attendance documentation to administration within the required time frames
Maintain effective contact with other team members via weekly scheduled team meetings