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Shema Kolainu-Hear Our Voices Physical Therapist - Early Intervention in United States
Physical Therapist - Early Intervention
Summary
Title:Physical Therapist - Early Intervention
ID:10023
Location:All Boroughs of New York City
Department:OT/PT/ST Per Diem
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Description
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.