Job Details
*Physical Therapist*
*Full-time *
ACDS, Inc. is dedicated to providing lifetime resources and services of exceptional quality for children and adults with Down syndrome, Autism and other developmental disabilities.
The ACDS Pelham branch, located in Pelham, provides preschool special education programs consisting of 8:1:2 and 12:1:2 classes.
ACDS Pelham is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) specializing in pediatrics to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team! The PT is responsible for the remediation of children with a wide range of disabilities/delays. The PT contributes goals to the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and will work on these target objectives throughout the school year. The PT will provide quality individual and group sessions in person while working at our center-based program (no traveling required).
30 hours per week, full-time position
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am to 3:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am to 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm
_*Become a part of an experienced school building team and developing program!*_
_*Excellent hours!*_
_*Earn paid time off!*_
_*Paid holidays and school breaks!*_
_*Benefits include Health, Dental, Life and MORE!*_
*Key responsibilities of the Physical Therapist include:*
The PT will provide and direct physical therapy services to students as per their IEP mandates.
The PT will develop treatment plans to achieve identified goals.
The PT will adhere to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, APTA policies/procedures, and state regulations.
The PT will work collaboratively with OTs, SLP s, school psychologists and classroom staff as needed to provide positive treatment outcomes.
The PT will work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals directly involved in the care and treatment of the child to develop and monitor IEP services
The PT will complete all necessary paperwork accurately and timely (e.g., daily session notes, quarterly progress reports, annual reviews, etc.).
The PT will participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her mandated services and progress updates
The PT will be responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of child s assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs
The PT will comply with federal and state Physical Therapy regulations.
*Qualifications:*
Valid New York State Physical Therapy license
Master s Degree or Doctorate degree
Must have experience working with children
Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required
*Experience:*
Pediatric PT experience preferred
New Graduates with Pediatric experience considered
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Pediatrics
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No nights
* No weekends
Education:
* Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
* NYS Physical Therapy License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Pelham, NY 10803 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Pelham, NY 10803: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person