Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist at Clarke School is part of a dynamic team of therapists who support deaf and hard of hearing children and their parents in a center based EI and Preschool program. The PT is responsible for planning, evaluating, organizing and conducting pediatric physical therapy sessions to facilitate growth in gross motor development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and address IEP and/or IFSP goals
• Provide appropriate therapy to children birth-5 in a school/center-based setting
• Document of intervention after each session following requirements for the program
• Complete progress reports as required by the CPSE or EI systems
• Conduct evaluations to determine eligibility to receive services, which include both standardized testing and structured clinical observations, typically requiring two to three hours of testing time, followed by scoring and clinical interpretation. A parent conference and a detailed assessment report are also provided for each evaluation.
• Determine areas of concern, identify goals, and develop treatment plans
• Demonstrate positive interaction with co-workers, clients and families, treating all with respect and responsiveness to their needs.
• Demonstrate adaptability to new people, procedures, and situations.
• Listen openly and apply suggestions made by supervisor
• Attend staff and in-service meetings, with the opportunity to occasionally lead a portion of the in-service training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS License in Physical Therapy.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Experience with age appropriate tests, testing techniques and test interpretation.
• Excellent written /spoken English communication.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to parent involvement and communication.
• Minimum Experience: One+ years of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations in pediatric clinic-based setting.
• Required skills include planning, administering, scoring and interpreting tests related to development in both sensory processing and motor coordination. Effective written and oral communication skills are also required throughout this process.