Schenectady ARC is committed to helping people in the Capital Region enjoy healthy, rewarding lives as members of their community. Schenectady ARC brings staff, families and the community together to encourage dreams and respond to each person’s life choices by offering high quality services, resources and supports.

The physical therapist is responsible for providing assessment and therapeutic services in his/her licensed Profession for assigned individuals through Ridge Health Services Clinic.

Position: Physical Therapist

Compensation Range: $33.00-37.88

Hours: Full time (35 hours/week), Part time (20 hours/week) or Per Diem (FLEXIBLE). No weekends!

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing assessment and therapeutic services in his/her licensed Profession for assigned individuals through Schenectady ARC’s clinic, Ridge Health Services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Act in the capacity of a professional practitioner to provide diagnostic, palliative, preventive, or rehabilitative/ habilitative services to eligible persons.

• Provide services in accordance with generally acceptable community standards of professional practice and in conformance to the requirements of all-applicable statutes and regulations. This includes but is not limited to 14 NYCRR Parts 679, 620, 624, 633, 635, and 636

• Document in each person’s confidential clinical record all diagnostic assessment reports, individual plans of treatment, and treatment notes regarding service being recommended and/or delivered

• Per treatment recommendations, consult with each person receiving services and/or collaterals regarding treatment outcomes and course of treatment

• Serve as clinical supervisor to physical therapist assistants as needed

• Review and sign off as necessary the written work of PTA staff

• Serve as a resource to all staff and consumers on a formal and informal basis

• Develop a working knowledge of relevant OPWDD and SARC policies and procedures

• Attend in-service training, and other professional development as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate education from an accredited institution and current NYS licensure in physical therapy

• Valid NYS driver’s license that meets Agency guidelines

• Basic computer skills

• One-year full-time treatment experience with persons having developmental disabilities preferred but not required. NEW GRADS WELCOME!

Disclaimer:

The above job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job role. The job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required and Schenectady ARC reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend policies, procedure, programs and/or guidelines including the contents of job descriptions, at any time without prior notice. When available, a copy of the complete job description may be requested through the Human Resources Department. A candidate’s rate of pay is based upon consideration of several factors which may vary based on the position. These factors may include shift differentials (weekend, evening, awake overnight), work location differentials and certifications. In addition to pay, Schenectady ARC cares about you and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Schenectady ARC offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement, generous paid time off and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Education

• Masters or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Physical Therapist

• Valid NYS Drivers License

Skills

• Experience working in field preferred