Assistive Technology, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Early Intervention, Needs Assessment, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Progress Reports, Purchasing/Procurement, Set Goals, Technology Analysis, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
An educational services organization on Long Island is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Suffolk County to provide school-based care for children with a range of developmental needs. This role focuses on evaluation, treatment, documentation, and collaboration with families and school staff in a pediatric setting.
About the Opportunity:
Shift: Day shift
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Setting: School-based pediatric setting
Responsibilities:
- Provide evaluations, treatment, consultation, and discharge planning for children with mild to complex needs.
- Develop and update individualized education plans and school-based goals.
- Establish treatment goals and implement age-appropriate plans of care.
- Assess needs for assistive technology and adaptive equipment, provide written justification, and coordinate equipment purchases with families as needed.
- Complete daily documentation, update treatment plans, and prepare regular progress reports.
- Communicate client progress with families, school staff, and early intervention staff as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- New York Physical Therapist license.
- Experience in pediatric physical therapy.
- Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities.
- Ability to build rapport with children, families or caregivers, and colleagues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills for documentation.
- Ability to work well in a dynamic school setting.
- Ability to work effectively one-on-one and in co-treatment scenarios.
Desired Skills:
- Experience within a school setting.
- Experience working with an IDD population.
- Experience supporting IEP development and school-based therapy coordination.
- Experience with assistive technology or adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Familiarity with evidence-based pediatric therapy practices.
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