Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics

A School in Manhattan is currently seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team.About the Opportunity:Start Date: ASAPAssignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)Schedule: Monday - FridayHours: 8:30a - 4pPatient Population: Medically Complex AdolescentsPatient Volume: 5-6 Students per DayResponsibilities:The Physical Therapist will:Provides physical therapy-based services to assigned caseload in various settings including, but not limited to the PT gym, community, playground, home and/or therapeutic pool, consistent with students' documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP).Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions, modifying treatment program to ensure achieving students reach maximal capabilities as a result of ongoing evaluation and monitoring of student progress.Evaluates, documents and monitors provision of service and student progress in a timely manner in line with policies of organization, governing bodies and in language comprehensible to caregivers.Provides children adaptive equipment, lower extremity splints or orthotics for short- and long-term use, as appropriate and conducts regular checks to ensure equipment fits well and is in good working condition.Qualifications:Valid license and current registration as a Physical Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED)Desired Skills:Doctorate in Physical Therapy from accredited school, recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)Two (2) years of experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy, ideally working with school aged children with significant disabilitiesResearch experience and/or clinical experience with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement and/or I/DDPediatric Clinical Specialist CertificationNeurodevelopment Treatment (NDT) training, experience and/or certification

Created: 2025-05-14