Physical Therapist

3 weeks ago


Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Abilities First Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our team at Abilities First, a leading provider of services for individuals with developmental disabilities. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing physical therapy programs for students in our school program.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate students on assigned caseload and determine appropriate program goals.
  • Provide direct treatment to students on assigned caseload.
  • Schedule assigned caseload in conjunction with classroom staff and other related services.
  • Submit all written documentation in accordance with School and Preschool policies.
  • Periodically reassess student's progress toward goals, and adjust goals as necessary.
  • Assess student's need for equipment and recommend, fabricate, and adapt equipment as needed.
  • Communicate regularly with parents, classroom staff, and related service personnel regarding individual student's program and progress.
  • Instruct parents, classroom staff, and related service personnel in proper positioning, lifting, and carrying techniques, ambulation, and transfer techniques.
  • Inform appropriate staff and parents/primary caregivers of need for periodic reassessment by the child's physician.
  • Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and parent/teacher conferences as indicated.
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and train and supervise affiliating student physical therapists as assigned.
  • Attend CSE annual reviews as requested to provide input relating to child's therapy needs in educational setting.
  • Assist in maintenance of treatment sites and provide department in-service as indicated.
Requirements
  • Doctoral Degree or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
  • Licensed with NYS Department of Education, or eligible for licensure (temporary permit).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push and pull students in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot, and grasp with both hands.
  • Valid NYS driver's license deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier.
Benefits
  • Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education.
  • Increased earning potential with online training through College of Direct Support.
  • On-Demand Payment - access your earnings as early as the next day.
  • Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.
  • And InsureChoice Discounted Insurance including Home/Auto/Life & Pet and free Virtual Pet visits for 1 year.
About Abilities First

Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender, and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


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