Metro Therapy,
Physical Therapist - School Based at Metro Therapy, Inc summary:
The Pediatric Physical Therapist provides specialized physical therapy services to students aged 3-21 within a school setting, focusing on developmental and educational interventions as outlined in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, parent education, and documentation to support student progress and compliance with state guidelines. The role offers flexible scheduling, clinical support, and professional development opportunities in a community-focused rehabilitation company.
Overview: Pediatric Physical Therapist NEEDED!!
Why Choose Metro? For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (a Powerback Rehabilitation company) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York city area. Metro is proud of our dedication to the community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation, access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities.
We offer:
Flexible scheduling
Benefits for full time and part time team members (not applicable for 1099)
Part time preferred hours or full time hours
Access to clinical support teams
Training workshops for which professional development credit may be earned
Pay commensurate with experience
Responsibilities and Duties: Provide developmentally and educationally based intervention to improve safety and independence.
Data input into secure, computerized systems for reports and billing.
Implement treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors.
Deliver specialized individual and group physical therapy instruction as mandated in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Collect data and complete reports regarding the student’s goals and progress.
Consult with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, OT, PCP, etc) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
Assess and document each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
Write and prepare annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.
Provide physical therapy expertise when developing FBA/BIP.
Provide parent and caregiver support and education to discuss the student’s progress and strategies for continued support outside of school.
Attend all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.
Ensure a suitable learning environment by setting up and preparing materials and supplies as needed.
Supervise PTA(s) in accordance with state practice act guidelines, as needed.
Communicate and follow up with schools and families to obtain appropriate physician signatures/orders for school-based physical therapy referrals in order to initiate and continue with services.
Follow the safety guidelines and directives for the student in regards to functional mobility and orientation (i.e. transfers, wheelchair or walker mobility, etc.) and exercises provided by other related service providers (i.e. occupational therapist, vision itinerant, hearing itinerant, speech and language pathologist, orientation and mobility instructor, etc.).
Utilize communication devices and assistive technology as outlined by the speech language pathologist and itinerants.
Follow any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined for each individual student.
Provide screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled physical therapy intervention relative to student/client’s level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: school function, range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related client care issues.
Provide documentation to maintain the quality of therapy records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and school requirements.
Participate in school trainings, in-service, and professional development opportunities.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Appropriate State License
NYSED Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragile
Job Types: Contract
Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour
Expected hours: FLEXIBLE
Posted Salary Range: USD $70.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.
Keywords: pediatric physical therapy, school-based therapy, IEP physical therapist, student physical rehabilitation, pediatric developmental therapy, physical therapy assessment, functional mobility therapy, therapy documentation, clinical support teams, therapist parent education
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Overview: Pediatric Physical Therapist NEEDED!!
Why Choose Metro? For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (a Powerback Rehabilitation company) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York city area. Metro is proud of our dedication to the community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation, access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities.
We offer:
Flexible scheduling
Benefits for full time and part time team members (not applicable for 1099)
Part time preferred hours or full time hours
Access to clinical support teams
Training workshops for which professional development credit may be earned
Pay commensurate with experience
Responsibilities and Duties: Provide developmentally and educationally based intervention to improve safety and independence.
Data input into secure, computerized systems for reports and billing.
Implement treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors.
Deliver specialized individual and group physical therapy instruction as mandated in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Collect data and complete reports regarding the student’s goals and progress.
Consult with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, OT, PCP, etc) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
Assess and document each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
Write and prepare annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.
Provide physical therapy expertise when developing FBA/BIP.
Provide parent and caregiver support and education to discuss the student’s progress and strategies for continued support outside of school.
Attend all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.
Ensure a suitable learning environment by setting up and preparing materials and supplies as needed.
Supervise PTA(s) in accordance with state practice act guidelines, as needed.
Communicate and follow up with schools and families to obtain appropriate physician signatures/orders for school-based physical therapy referrals in order to initiate and continue with services.
Follow the safety guidelines and directives for the student in regards to functional mobility and orientation (i.e. transfers, wheelchair or walker mobility, etc.) and exercises provided by other related service providers (i.e. occupational therapist, vision itinerant, hearing itinerant, speech and language pathologist, orientation and mobility instructor, etc.).
Utilize communication devices and assistive technology as outlined by the speech language pathologist and itinerants.
Follow any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined for each individual student.
Provide screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled physical therapy intervention relative to student/client’s level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: school function, range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related client care issues.
Provide documentation to maintain the quality of therapy records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and school requirements.
Participate in school trainings, in-service, and professional development opportunities.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Appropriate State License
NYSED Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragile
Job Types: Contract
Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour
Expected hours: FLEXIBLE
Posted Salary Range: USD $70.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.
Keywords: pediatric physical therapy, school-based therapy, IEP physical therapist, student physical rehabilitation, pediatric developmental therapy, physical therapy assessment, functional mobility therapy, therapy documentation, clinical support teams, therapist parent education
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