We are currently seeking Per Diem Physical Therapists to provide direct services through the Early Intervention (EI) programs (birth-3). We provide services throughout Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Services to be provided in school and/or home-based settings.

Physical therapy is used to build strength, mobility and motor skills. Our physical therapists help children with physical, developmental or neurological disabilities. The main emphasis of PT is on impairments of movement that lead to functional limitations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care treatment to children; ages birth-3
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit
• Document all activities and assessments in detailed report in a timely manner
• Participate in multidisciplinary team communication and service plans
• Identify goals, measure progress, and provide plans for re-evaluation
• Collaborate with related services in providing individualized programming for each child
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) participation to develop, implement and monitor plan

Requirements:

• Professional Physical Therapist Degree
• NYS Licensure in Physical Therapist
• Experience working with infants and toddlers with development delay
• Experience with NYC DOH Early Intervention Program; knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practice.