Physical Therapist

Job Description

Physical Therapist

Commack, NY

Salary : $79,326 - $89,326 / yr

UCP Long Island is a not-for-profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate our 75th year of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

Our Children's Center in Commack is seeking a Physical Therapist to work in our school, working with pre-school and school-aged children. You will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of those students who have been referred by CSE / CPSE / EI, and a physician script has been obtained and assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

In this role, you will :

• Evaluate students with orthopedic, neuro-physiological, and / or developmental deficits, upon assignment by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Formulate a treatment program based on data learned through the evaluation process.
• Handle the treatment of these students through the use of physical agents, appropriate exercise, stretching, joint mobilization, or other therapeutic techniques.
• Record student status, therapeutic interventions recommended, and progress noted through proper note writing.
• Supervise students from affiliate colleges and limited permit clinicians and physical therapy assistants.
• Be responsible for the review, discussion, and counter-signing of P.T.A.'s re-evaluations, progress notes, and any other paperwork.
• Provide a safe, supervised, nurturing environment to the students we serve.
• Supervise clinics or participation on committees as assigned by the Director of Educational Services / designee or Clinical Supervisor.
• Possibly be required to visit the home of a student at any time, should the need arise.
• Train and in-service employees in work-related functions.
• Ensure that updated and accurate prescriptions are maintained for each student on their current caseload.
• Supervise PT Assistants, students, and observational volunteers in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

We require :

Physical Therapist , for immediate consideration, please apply now!

UCP offers generous paid time off, medical and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, defined contribution pension and 403b plans, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance plans.

UCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer