Part-Time Physical Therapist (PT) at Rebecca School North
1 Bradford Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
Join Rebecca Schools, a network of private therapeutic day schools serving children ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorders. Founded in 2006, we use the DIRFloortime® model to foster communication, social interaction, and personal growth. Our skilled educators and therapists collaborate in thoughtfully designed sensory gyms, art studios, and bright classrooms, creating a nurturing environment where students thrive.
What we offer:
Compensation: $65-$75 per hour, depending on education and experience.
Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar.
Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver physical therapy services to students with special needs
- Administer pediatric physical therapy assessments to determine a student’s level of function in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care and activities of daily living
- Prepare written assessment and reports identifying the student’s needs and proposed treatment strategies, goals and objectives; maintain progress records
- Provide students with individual treatment and group therapy sessions to correct specific areas of sensory motor integrative dysfunction and social/emotional issues
- Educate team members on facilitation of implemented techniques or modalities (brushing, deep pressure, vibration, oral motor, feeding, HWT, etc.)
- Monitor therapy and educational staff trained to incorporate appropriate physical therapy treatment strategies into instruction; evaluate effectiveness of the established program and make modifications within the PT framework of the DIR model
- Collaborate and coordinate physical therapy goals with instruction; communicate with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress
- Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs and continuing education programs
- Participate in weekly Greenspan meetings, team meetings and staff training
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree
- License to practice Physical Therapy in NYS
- State Certification
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with students, staff and parents
Preferred/Nice to have:
- Knowledge of DIRFloortime
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
