Physical Therapist - Part Time - School Based - Tandym Group : Job Details

A growing school organization in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for a great Part-time opportunity. In this role, the Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for providing PT evaluation on students annually in areas of muscle tone and/or strength, range of motion, reflex patterns, gross motor capacity, posture and joint alignment, patterns of locomotion and/or ambulation, activities of daily living, etc.About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: 2 full day or 4 half days
• School Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm
• Setting: School

Responsibilities:The Physical Therapist (PT) will:

• Develop a treatment plan and goal based on assessment
• Select educational, recreational and social activities in order to aid consumers in adjusting to their disability
• Teach adaptive skills necessary to perform daily living and/or vocational tasks
• Participate in in-service education for other patient care personnel relevant to techniques and objectives of the program
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each program
• Integrate therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts
• Document therapy activities and results on consumers' records, assist in overall evaluation and rehabilitation of consumers' medical/psychiatric condition by conferring with social workers, nurses and other clinical staff
• Record progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current NYS Physical Therapist (PT) license

Desired Skills:

• 1+ year of prior experience as a Physical Therapist
• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy