Pediatric Physical Therapist

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a person who loves children, is looking to be part of an amazing team, and wants to help build a Physical Therapy department in a growing agency... EI/ CPSE/ CSE/ Private. Our SLPS, OT's and Teachers look forward to meeting you!Listening Partners, Inc is a private practice that is also an approved Early Intervention (EI), Related Service provider for preschool children (CPSE) and currently contract with school districts (CSE), as well as provide private evaluations and therapy in our new facility.We currently have speech therapists, occupational therapists, a physical therapist and teachers of the deaf working in a collaborative team of professionals. We would love to add more physical therapists to our team!Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, fee for service, salaried with benefits availableSalary: $75.00 - $100.00 per hourBenefits:· 401(k) matching· Dental insurance· Health insurance· Health savings account· Life insurance· Paid time off· Vision insuranceWork Location: In personResponsibilities· Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.· Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short and long term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.· Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.· Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.· Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.· Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.· Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.· Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.· Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.Qualifications· BS or Master’s Degree DPT in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association· Current NY Physical Therapy license.· Proven record of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.· Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment, best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.· Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries.· A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on PT and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way.About the companyListening Partners is a family oriented agency where you will feel supported by all members of our team.We provide service in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam countiesAbout the positionWork immediately availableJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, ContractWe are looking for an experienced Physical Therapist to join our patient rehabilitation team and provide therapy and rehabilitations services to patients in our physical therapy facility. The ideal candidate is a compassionate healer who is passionate about their patients and committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility. We’re looking for someone with experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups, who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care. The person hired for the Physical Therapist position would partner with new and ongoing patients in our facility to create a Plan of Treatment consisting of the appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. They will be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. The right candidate is a patient, compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery.We look forward to hearing from you.