Physical Therapist-Brooklyn, NY

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives.

Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide Physical Therapy treatment to assigned children as per the IEP.
• Evaluate and monitor progress of assigned children in the areas of gross motor, fine motor, perceptual and self help development.
• Maintain proper documentation of evaluation, treatment session and progress of clients.
• Prepare Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and update IEP as necessary.
• Participate in case conferences, parent meetings and staff meetings and enrichment meetings.
• Maintain open communication with parents and families.
• Assist in classroom activities, when necessary, and provide consultation regarding positioning, gross motor and sensory development.
• Assist in orthotics, podiatry and adaptive clinics when necessary.
• Participate in departmental in-services, training and journal review.
• Maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas in a clean, safe and orderly state.
• Perform your responsibilities as they currently exist or may change in meeting the needs of the department under the supervision of your supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BS/BA from accredited school, recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Licensed by New York State Education Department

Adapt Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Bachelors or better.

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