Physical Therapist (PT)- School Based

Genesis Healthcare • Commack, NY • 2h ago

Overview

Pediatric Physical Therapist NEEDED!!

Why Choose Metro? For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (a Powerback Rehabilitation company) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York city area. Metro is proud of our dedication to the community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation, access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities.

Seeking experienced professionals to work with our youngest population!

We offer:

Flexible scheduling

Benefits for full time and part time team members (not applicable for 1099)

Part time preferred hours or full time hours

Prompt payment for services rendered (some positions)

Access to clinical support teams

Training workshops for which professional development credit may be earned

Pay commensurate with experience

Job Types: Contract

Pay: $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: FLEXIBLE

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist, School Based serves students with various physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Ages range from 3-21 years old. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Implements treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors.

Delivers specialized individual and group physical therapy instruction as mandated in students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Collects data and completes reports regarding the student's goals and progress.

Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, OT, PCP, etc) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.

Assesses and documents each student's progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.

Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.

Provides physical therapy expertise when developing FBA/BIP.

Provides parent and caregiver support and education to discuss the student's progress and strategies for continued support outside of school.

Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.

Ensures a suitable learning environment by setting up and preparing materials and supplies as needed.

Supervises PTA(s) in accordance with state practice act guidelines, as needed.

Communicates and follows up with schools and families to obtain appropriate physician signatures/orders for school-based physical therapy referrals in order to initiate and continue with services.

Follows the safety guidelines and directives for the student in regards to functional mobility and orientation (i.e. transfers, wheelchair or walker mobility, etc.) and exercises provided by other related service providers (i.e. occupational therapist, vision itinerant, hearing itinerant, speech and language pathologist, orientation and mobility instructor, etc.).

Utilizes communication devices and assistive technology as outlined by the speech language pathologist and itinerants.

Follows any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined for each individual student.

Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled physical therapy intervention relative to student/client's level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: school function, range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related client care issues.

Provides documentation to maintain the quality of therapy records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and school requirements.

Participates in school trainings, in-service, and professional development opportunities.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Appropriate State License

Posted Salary Range

USD $80.00 - USD $80.00 /Hr.

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively "Genesis") has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.

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