Elizabeth Seton Children's

Nonprofit pediatric care, education, rehabilitation

Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeYonkers, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctorate degree is required.
A New York State Physical Therapy License and New York State Registration Certificate are required.
A National Provider Identifier number is required.
At least one year of pediatric physical therapy experience is required; new graduates with pediatric experience are also considered.
Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to relate to families and collaborate with other agency representatives.
Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is required.
Candidates must meet health standards and requirements established by the New York State Department of Health and other regulatory agencies, and complete a medical and physical examination under employer policy.
Candidates must be able to push, pull, move, or lift at least 35 pounds; may encounter children's blood or body fluids; and must be able to assist in evacuating children.
A valid driver's license and ability to travel safely throughout the community are required.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children for at least 50 sessions weekly, and conduct physical therapy assessments and evaluations.
Provide mandated services to assigned children on the caseload in compliance with Individualized Education Program documents, using resources from the Clinical Director of Rehabilitation.
Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team about each child's mandated services and progress.
Work with parents, teaching staff, and other professionals involved in children's care and treatment to develop and monitor Individualized Education Program services.
Conduct functional evaluations using accurate assessment skills, prepare reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence-based practices, and communicate results in writing and verbally.
Maintain accurate records and Individualized Education Program and Individualized Family Service Plan goal-tracking documentation required by state education and early intervention requirements and school policies.
Provide input on, and when appropriate fabricate, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliances for children.
Serve as a clinical instructor and assist with coordinating affiliation programs for physical therapy students as needed.
Participate in creating and implementing an individual and school-wide professional development plan to support personal growth and inform clinical practice.
Perform other tasks assigned by school administration to support school operations.

Responsibilities

Purpose of Your Position

Provide physical therapy services to infants’ toddlers, preschool and school age children for a minimum of 50 weekly sessions and conduct physical therapy assessments and evaluations.

Job Functions

Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
Provide mandated services to assigned children on caseload in compliance with IEP documents utilizing the resources of the clinical Director of Rehabilitation
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
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
Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations with reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence based practices and communicate results effectively in both written and verbal formats
Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes
Responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of child’s assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs
Serves as clinical instructor and assists with coordination of affiliation programs as needed for physical therapy students
Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth and informs clinical practices
Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree or Doctorate degree
NYS PT License and NYS Registration Certificate Required
NPI Number Required

Experience

New Graduates with Pediatric experience considered
Minimum of 1 year Pediatric PT experience

Employee Requirements:

Strong communication skills (verbal and written); good problem-solving skills; strong organizational skills; ability to relate to families and work collaboratively with other agency representatives
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently
Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies
Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of Elizabeth Seton Children’s which includes a medical and physical examination
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the children’s blood/body fluids
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children if necessary
Must hold valid drivers license and be able to travel safely throughout community

Working Conditions:

Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area
Will be subject to frequent interruptions
May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Salary Range:

$82,744.16/Yr. To $95,155.78/Yr.

Compensation: 82744.16 to 95155.78 (USD)

About the Company

Elizabeth Seton Children's

Nonprofit pediatric care, education, rehabilitation

Elizabeth Seton Children’s is a network of non-profit centers that provides integrated, long‑term care for children with complex medical needs through three linked services: a medical center, a special education school, and a rehabilitation center. Families access coordinated, holistic care from multidisciplinary teams that address medical treatment, education, therapy, and daily living in a unified setting. The organization emphasizes a family-based culture, respect, and determination to help children lead a full life, with services designed to support growth for both children and staff. Its goal is to create possibilities for children and their families by delivering seamless, comprehensive care and by offering career opportunities that contribute to that mission.

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