About this opportunity
ANDRUS lists this Physical Therapist opportunity in yonkers, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Part Time Physical Therapist
The Part Time Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing PT evaluation on individuals annually in areas of muscle tone and/or strength, range of motion, reflex patterns, gross motor capacity, posture and joint alignment, patterns of locomotion and/or ambulation, activities of daily living.
Schedule: 10 hours weekly - must be able to provide a consistent schedule within school hours, between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM Monday thru Friday
Essential Duties of Physical Therapist Part-Time
Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Physical Therapist (PT) will:
Develop a treatment plan and goal based on assessment
Select educational, recreational and social activities in order to aid consumers in adjusting to their disability
Teach adaptive skills necessary to perform daily living and/or vocational tasks
Participate in in-service education for other patient care personnel relevant to techniques and objectives of the program
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each program
Integrate therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts
Document therapy activities and results on consumers' records, assist in overall evaluation and rehabilitation of consumers' medical/psychiatric condition by conferring with social workers, nurses and other clinical staff
Record progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur
Perform other duties, as needed
Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments
Essential Qualifications of Physical Therapist Part-Time
Key qualifications include:
Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
Current NYS Physical Therapist (PT) license
Good oral and written communication skills
Emotional intelligence
Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs
Physical/Travel Requirements of Physical Therapist Part-Time
Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lifts weights of up to 30lbs.
Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.
The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus' right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.
EEO Statement
Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
yonkers, NY, 10701, US
Who can apply
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