Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Home/Community Based Program)
hace 5 días
New Hyde Park
Perform physical therapy evaluations and conduct therapy sessions in accordance with students' IEP/IFSPs. Communicate appropriately with professional staff and families of assigned students. Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with the regulations established by NYSED, DOH and other oversight agencies. Professional Duties • Assess students' needs through a variety of formal and informal measures., • Analyze assessment results to form appropriate diagnoses and generate objective goals for students' IEP/IFSPs., • Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic activities and strategies for facilitation of motor control and developmental skills, including upper/lower extremity functioning., • Provide physical therapy services in accordance with the frequency, duration and location specified on students' IEP/IFSPs., • Address the behavioral needs of students through the use of positive behavior supports and adherence to students' behavioral support plans., • Demonstrate the ability to be an effective member of an interdisciplinary team., • Inform team members of students' progress on goals and provide activities to be carried over into the classroom/home environments., • Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals., • Participate in conferences, including parent, team, CPSE, CSE and/or IFSP meetings, as assigned (may include evening meetings)., • Maintain appropriate professional standards in interactions with families., • Maintain ongoing contact with parent/guardian regarding students' progress and intervention strategies., • Conduct in-service training for staff and/or families, as needed., • Complete and maintain all required paperwork in an appropriate, accurate and timely manner., • Organize and complete reports and evaluations in an accurate, concise and timely manner., • Demonstrate the ability to recognize problems that occur and report them immediately., • Demonstrate flexibility and be readily adaptable to change., • Demonstrate effective time management., • Supervise interns/volunteers as requested and maintain contact with university supervisors regarding the student intern's progress., • Maintain required certification and/or licensure through completion of continuing education credits, renewal and payment of annual dues, as required for this position., • Participate in physical therapy screenings as requested., • Determine the need and implement programs for sensory modalities and/or adaptive equipment, as deemed appropriate., • Demonstrate knowledge of job responsibilities. Therapy Environment Management • Responsible for health and safety of students., • Maintain a healthy, safe and attractive environment. Professional Behavior • Perform other duties, as assigned., • Conduct self at all times in an appropriate manner., • Adhere to program-specific policies and procedures. Professional Development • Participate in continuing education activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in the program., • Participate in program required in-services and act in an appropriate manner. Adhere to General Policies • Corporate Compliance, • Code of Ethical Conduct, • Departmental in-service education program requirements, • Quality improvement activities, • Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.), • Regulatory requirements, • Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols, • Fire prevention and safety protocols, • Infection control practices and procedures, • Annual physical examination, medically approved Tuberculin test and risk assessment, and required immunizations, • Active supervision of students Other Related Duties • Demonstrate an understanding of the special needs of all students., • Modify strategies, activities and/or therapeutic interventions to meet the students' individual needs., • Respond quickly to students and/or parent/guardian's request, refer to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and inform supervisor of actions taken., • Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation., • Demonstrate flexibility as well as the ability to handle numerous responsibilities., • Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding service quality., • Maintain child and family confidentiality., • Be consistently courteous and considerate, in person and on the telephone, in interactions with students and others such as family, visitors, vendors, and other employees., • Exhibit the "At Your Service" attitude, i.e., smile, use positive eye contact, and be friendly, open and approachable. Supervision • Take an active role in supervision sessions by contributing ideas, asking questions, seeking clarification and implementing recommendations. Cultural Competencies • Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of disability, genders, ethnicity and races., • Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors to create an inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment., • Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services to students and families., • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, with New York State licensure and registration as a Physical Therapist required., • Knowledge of anatomy and neuromotor development as normally acquired through completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program required., • Minimum (1) year related work experience with preschool and school age special needs population preferred. Physical aspects may include, but are not limited to, lifting and transferring of a student.