Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist will be working within a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory (in a wheelchair) who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization's research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.Please send a resume and cover letter to Jobs@ibrainnyc.orgResponsibilitiesEvaluate a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basisEstablish treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment toolsPlan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomesPrepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) in a timely manner to keep the document always currentCoordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student teamProvide instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomesParticipate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetingsProvide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms and LMNsParticipate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activitiesCollaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student's special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, occupational therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technoloCollaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basisUtilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students' communication, social, and life skillsMust attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainingsAssist in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)Research Innovation DutiesPrepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly)Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily)Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student)Grand Rounds to include preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (seParticipation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled)Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questionsComplete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual trainingFor Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areasQualificationsMust have a valid New York State License as a Physical Therapist (or eligible to be licensed in NYS).Must have 2 years of clinical experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement.Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.Must have the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality typeMust be able to lift at least 50 pounds independently.Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.Research experience and NDT training is preferred.MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.BenefitsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offTransportation Management AccountIn some cases, offers H1B Visa