Physical Therapist Therapy Community Homes

Position Summary: 

Provide physical therapy care programs or portions thereof to individuals receiving services.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Administer PT assessment/evaluation/re-evaluation of individuals receiving services.

• Develop individual and group therapy goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, based on assessment results.

• Provide physical therapy treatments as indicated in evaluation and goals.

• Demonstrate appropriate interactions with each individual receiving service to enhance individual performance.

• Provide in-service training and consultation to staff, parents, and other professional personnel regarding adaptive equipment, positioning and other intervention techniques.

• Utilize and manage appropriate assistive and adaptive devices to support individual’s needs.

• Maintain records as necessary to comply with all applicable regulations.

• Complete appropriate data collection and documentation for educational, therapeutic, and attendance purposes, following departmental protocols.

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, students and volunteers as required or assigned.

• Demonstrate an understanding and compliance with applicable regulatory procedures.

• Follow confidentiality procedures as outlined in Springbrook policies and therapeutic practice regulations.

• Attend appropriate departmental meetings as assigned.

• Inventory, store, monitor and maintain supplies and equipment.  Maintain a clean and organized therapeutic program space and office space. 

• Utilize time management techniques with which to meet the needs of the department.

• Maintain current knowledge of treatment practice per discipline-specific practice requirements and maintain and provide Springbrook with proof of current certification/licensure.

• Annually complete additional professional development activities, as assigned and approved.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree or greater in Physical Therapy, with current NYS certification to practice Physical Therapy.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to effectively collaborate with others.
• Swim in the Springbrook and community pools as necessary.
• Communicate openly and professionally, and employ appropriate conflict resolution
• strategies, during interactions with colleagues, participants, and students.
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
• Be able to perform all physical interventions.

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law. 

Salary : $70,000 - $74,000