Physical Therapist at Mitchell Martin
Bronx, NY
About the Job
Our client, School age program located in Bronx, NY has an immediate need for a Physical Therapist.
Position Type: Direct-Hire
Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00am-3:30pm (12 month school year)
Location: Riverdale
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Make observations during preliminary screening of new students, and/or ongoing evaluations of students enrolled in the school.
Based on clinical observations and formal evaluations, write a full description of the child's performance and behavior during evaluation referencing his/her muscular-skeletal status, postural adjustment reactions and gross motor development, as they impact on the student's ability to participate and benefit from the educational environment.
Make suggestions for approaches and activities that might enhance the student's ability to participate
Demonstrate approaches and activities to be implemented by educational staff that will improve children's abilities to participate in the classroom
Help the staff identify children's specific sensory and motor skill levels including posture, gait, stair climbing and negotiation of the school environment.
Supervise student externs as assigned.
Individual and group related service provision and documentation.
Develop a series of developmentally-graded activities based on evaluation, designed to improve motor planning and gross motor skills, especially those related to behavior, and successful functioning in the classroom and at home.
Carry out medical prescriptions for occupational therapy.
Maintain mandated documentation of treatment and progress (e.g., individual treatment session and quarterly progress notes, Related Service Attendance, etc.).
Submit a written report of the progress of the children at the end of each school year.
Make recommendations for IEP goals and participate as required in IEP conferences.
Explain findings and program aims to parents, and recommend activities, physical positioning and/or adaptations that might facilitate increased independence in the home.
Maintain P.T. equipment and supplies, and recommend ordering them as required by IEP mandates or needed clinically.
Requirements:
Must have NYS PT License
Minimum one year required
Must have experience working with children who have moderate to severe disabilities
Pediatric experience required
Please email: savannah.schroeder@hcmmi.com
Salary: $70,000 +$600 for each year, capped at 6 years
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Position Type: Direct-Hire
Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00am-3:30pm (12 month school year)
Location: Riverdale
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Make observations during preliminary screening of new students, and/or ongoing evaluations of students enrolled in the school.
Based on clinical observations and formal evaluations, write a full description of the child's performance and behavior during evaluation referencing his/her muscular-skeletal status, postural adjustment reactions and gross motor development, as they impact on the student's ability to participate and benefit from the educational environment.
Make suggestions for approaches and activities that might enhance the student's ability to participate
Demonstrate approaches and activities to be implemented by educational staff that will improve children's abilities to participate in the classroom
Help the staff identify children's specific sensory and motor skill levels including posture, gait, stair climbing and negotiation of the school environment.
Supervise student externs as assigned.
Individual and group related service provision and documentation.
Develop a series of developmentally-graded activities based on evaluation, designed to improve motor planning and gross motor skills, especially those related to behavior, and successful functioning in the classroom and at home.
Carry out medical prescriptions for occupational therapy.
Maintain mandated documentation of treatment and progress (e.g., individual treatment session and quarterly progress notes, Related Service Attendance, etc.).
Submit a written report of the progress of the children at the end of each school year.
Make recommendations for IEP goals and participate as required in IEP conferences.
Explain findings and program aims to parents, and recommend activities, physical positioning and/or adaptations that might facilitate increased independence in the home.
Maintain P.T. equipment and supplies, and recommend ordering them as required by IEP mandates or needed clinically.
Requirements:
Must have NYS PT License
Minimum one year required
Must have experience working with children who have moderate to severe disabilities
Pediatric experience required
Please email: savannah.schroeder@hcmmi.com
Salary: $70,000 +$600 for each year, capped at 6 years
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