Physical Therapist

Job Description 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 Regulations/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 Act Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by the APTA • New York State License/Registration Job Responsibilities: • Evaluate children with known or suspected disabilities as pertinent to case assigned (e.g. EV1P's) • 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, annual reviews, and notes in EZ Trac • Provide instruction to families, team members and other support staff consistent with accepted practice standards • Instruct staff and families in the use of, adaptive equipment and/or other assistive devices (e.g. appropriate seating) • Track and monitor PT scripts. The therapist will notify the lead PT and the Administrative Assistant in the main office 3 months prior to the expiration of said script in order to obtain a new one • Must maintain and provide the school with current malpractice insurance documentation • Therapists will clean and sanitize materials, toys, equipment in his/her office after each session and during the day in between students • Must provide make-up sessions when absent • Must sign students in and out of classrooms • Submit all required attendance documentation to administration within required time frames • Maintain effective contact with other team members via weekly scheduled team meetings • Include the family in planning and treatment of child • Obtain NPI# • Serve as a role model for student and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming and effective work ethic • Participate in school-wide projects/committees • Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines • Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school • Treat all children with dignity and respect • Attend 3-5 evening orientation/conference events with parents • Performs other duties assigned by Lead Therapist and Principal • Must be able to lift 40 pounds • Will ensure that every therapist will sanitize materials/equipment/toys in his/her office periodically and between students • Will ensure that they will follow all the policies and procedures of Positive Beginnings, including the current Reopening Plan as well as the Federal, NYSED, NYC DOHMH guidelines/rules and regulations.Company DescriptionPositive Beginnings, Inc. is a 4410 Special Education Preschool & UPK 3K for All in the Queens area servicing children ages 3 to 5 years.Located in both the Flushing and Middle Village areas, we are centrally located and easily accessible by major highways and public transportation systems.Our nurturing environment caters to children with special needs, and their families to provide quality educational programs tailored to enhance the child's development.Company DescriptionPositive Beginnings, Inc. is a 4410 Special Education Preschool & UPK 3K for All in the Queens area servicing children ages 3 to 5 years.\r\n\r\nLocated in both the Flushing and Middle Village areas, we are centrally located and easily accessible by major highways and public transportation systems.\r\n\r\nOur nurturing environment caters to children with special needs, and their families to provide quality educational programs tailored to enhance the child's development.