Physical Therapist - Per Diem - ESCS

Provide occupational therapy services to infants’ toddlers, preschool and school age children for an assigned caseload and conduct occupational therapy assessments and evaluations. This position is Per Diem- hours/schedule based on the needs of the school.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you

will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an

essential function of the position.

Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.

Provide mandated services to assigned children on caseload in compliance with IEP documents utilizing the resources of the clinical Director of Rehabilitation.

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.

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.

Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations with reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence based practices and communicate results effectively in both written and verbal formats.

Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes.

Responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of child’s assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs.

May serve as clinical instructor and assists with coordination of affiliation programs as needed for occupational therapy students.

Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth and informs clinical practices.

Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration.

Education Requirements:

Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree or Doctorate degree

NYS PT License and Registration Certificate Required

BLS/CPR Certification preferred

NPI Number Required

New Graduates with Pediatric experience considered

Minimum of 1 year Pediatric PT experience

Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area

Will be subject to frequent interruptions

May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Hourly Rate:

$70/Hr.