Youth Physical Therapist

Easterseals New York, a FedCap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Youth Physical Therapist to provide educational and rehabilitation services for children in the New York, NY area. This rehabilitation position earns a competitive wage.

In addition to competitive pay and our optimistic culture, we offer our Youth Physical Therapists great benefits.

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time physical therapy position works the day shift during business hours.

As a Youth Physical Therapist, you're responsible for providing quality support and therapy services for children and their families. You participate in team evaluations to determine each client's developmental status for initial or ongoing treatment. Working alongside other team members and families, you develop individual education plans (IEPs) as well as implement support and services to children within their natural settings. You provide a variety of physical therapy services and take notes addressing the child's strengths, needs, and progress.

Additionally, you complete daily tasks, such as treatment notes and attendance records. You also manage recordkeeping and aid in maintaining our equipment and workspace. As assigned, you attend staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as well as assist with staff development and training. Staying up to date on policies and procedures, you help with program planning and development to ensure we're always compliant. You enjoy having a job that uses your rehabilitation expertise to help clients, which is why you thrive in this position!

ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

OUR IDEAL YOUTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST

• Professional - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Discrete - can handle confidential information with discretion
• Organized - highly organized and attentive to detail
• Team player - works well in a collaborative environment
• Optimistc - can maintain a positive and professional attitude

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A YOUTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST

• Bachelor's degree from a physical therapy school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Medical Association
• Current license from the Board of Registration in Medicine in the state of New York
• Covid-19 vaccination

Three years of physical therapy experience working with young children is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our rehabilitation team as a Youth Physical Therapist!

Location: 10465