Physical Therapist - Full Time

Physical Therapist Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. Full-time Sign-on bonus of $5000 ACDS, Inc. is dedicated to providing lifetime resources and services of exceptional quality for children and adults with Down syndrome, Autism and other developmental disabilities. The ACDS Pelham branch, located in Pelham, provides preschool special education programs consisting of 8:1:2 and 12:1:2 classes. ACDS Pelham is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist specializing in pediatrics to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team The Physical Therapist is responsible for the remediation of children with a wide range of disabilities/delays. The Physical Therapist contributes goals to the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and will work on these target objectives throughout the school year. The Physical Therapist will provide quality individual and group sessions in person while working at our center-based program (no traveling required). 30 hours per week, full-time position Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30am to 3:00pm Wednesday - 8:30am to 3:30pm Friday - 8:30am to 2:30pm _Become a part of an experienced school building team and developing program_ _Excellent hours_ _Earn paid time off_ _Paid holidays and school breaks_ _Benefits include Health, Dental, Life and MORE_ Key responsibilities of the Physical Therapist (PT) include: The PT will provide and direct physical therapy services to students as per their IEP mandates. The PT will develop treatment plans to achieve identified goals. The PT will adhere to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, APTA policies/procedures, and state regulations. The PT will work collaboratively with OTs, SLPs, school psychologists and classroom staff as needed to provide positive treatment outcomes. The PT will work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals directly involved in the care and treatment of the child to develop and monitor IEP services The PT will complete all necessary paperwork accurately and timely (e.g., daily session notes, quarterly progress reports, annual reviews, etc.). The PT will participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her mandated services and progress updates The PT will be responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of childs assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs The PT will comply with federal and state Physical Therapy regulations. Qualifications: Valid New York State Physical Therapy license Masters Degree or Doctorate degree Must have experience working with children Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required Experience: Pediatric PT experience preferred New Graduates with pediatric experience considered Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $78,000.00 per year Benefits: Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Pediatrics Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends Education: Master's (Required) License/Certification: NYS Physical Therapy License (Required) Ability to Commute: Pelham, NY 10803 (Required) Work Location: In person