Pediatric Physical Therapist

Job Summary/Objective

The Physical Therapist works with children to improve their body’s function and movement.

This job operates in a school environment. Activities usually take place in the classroom, in the gym, outside on the playground or in special activity rooms. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, i-pads, printers/fax/scanner, telephone, and shredder.

This role may be physically demanding. The employee is required to be non-sedentary. Must be able to stand; run, walk; sit; bend, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch;
The employee must be able to lift an average pre-school age child (35 pounds) and school age child (50 pounds).

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
• Current NYSED registration as a Physical Therapist Preferred Education and

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (graduate level first professional degree)
• Experience and knowledge working with children with complex physical and communication needs.

• Must attend meetings including but not limited to opening day, staff conference days, staff meetings and Back to School Night.
• Must maintain annual medical clearance and all mandated security clearances.
• Must complete the required number of training hours as specified in the VCLC Staff Development Policies covering required OCFS categories.
• Must complete mandated trainings as designated by VCLC administration, including but not limited to Discrimination & Harassment Training, Compliance Training, Safety Training, NCI Training, and any other Best Practice Trainings.
• Must keep required Professional Certifications current.
• Must be a mandated reporter

Full-time

From $65,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Syosset, NY 11791:
Relocate before starting work (Required)

In person