Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Home / Community Based Program)

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

STANDARD 1 : 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.

STANDARD 2 : Therapy Environment Management

STANDARD 3 : Professional Behavior

STANDARD 4 : Professional Development

STANDARD 5 : Adhere to general policies of the organization / regulators including :

STANDARD 6 : Performs other related duties as required.

STANDARD 7 : Supervision

S TANDARD 8 : Cultural Competencies

Qualifications

Physical aspects may include, but are not limited to, lifting and transferring of a student.