Physical Therapist - Children's Services

Job Title:
Physical Therapist - Children's Services

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Job Title:
Physical Therapist – Children’s Programs

Annual Salary:$58,900 - $72,000 commensurate with experience

This position is eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 25% ($750) in the pay period following the 3-month anniversary of your employment; 25% ($750) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($1,500) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.

Hours of Employment:This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during business hours. Evening work may be required as job duties demand. Vacation time is to be taken during the school breaks and PTO is allowed to be used as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science. Completion of accredited Physical Therapy program.
• License or eligible for license as a Physical Therapist in New York State.
• Current New York State registration as a Physical Therapist.

Summary/Objective

CP Rochester and Happiness House exist to support individuals with physical and developmental disabilities in choosing and accomplishing successive individualized life goals. We do this by providing a wide range of services to people of all ages in the greater Rochester area. Our purpose is to ensure that those we serve safely determine their own pathways in life and live as full members of their communities.

Essential Functions:

• Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Upholds NYS Education Law/Practice Act as relating to the practice of physical therapy.
• Performs appropriate evaluations to individuals to determine the need for physical therapy services.
• Ensures valid prescriptions are written for all individuals on caseload.
• Carries out treatment plans developed after evaluation in the Preschool or School Programs, as necessary.
• Available to consult with other professionals such as teachers, habilitation staff, as well as other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate, to facilitate delivery of coordinated quality services to individuals.
• Works with parents/legal guardians as integral members of the interdisciplinary team in the school setting, as needed.
• Communicates with physicians and other medical personnel in order to facilitate evaluation and treatment of individuals.
• Completes all paperwork in accordance with agency, program and department policies/guidelines.
• Ensures knowledge of paperwork, Electronic Health Record and applicable Medicaid regulations in order to provide appropriate documentation.
• Attends all team, discipline and staff meetings as designated.
• Maintains treatment area in an orderly manner to ensure safety.
• Maintains all department equipment as appropriate.
• Advises Supervisor of need for replacement of old or ordering of new equipment.
• Meets with interdisciplinary team and Program Supervisor as needed to review status and need of program modifications for individuals on caseload.
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Competency Requirements:

• Client focus.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Must remain in compliance with mandatory trainings per agency policy and per all agencies and governmental entities that are billed and govern the various clinics.
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Complete a Level 3 Life Guard Certification Course

Supervisory Responsibility:None. Potential to supervise Physical Therapy Students from local colleges and universities.

Other Duties:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at…