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SPE; PHYSICAL THERAPIST 26/27

Greater Southern Tier BOCES

Elmira, NYFull-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location
Elmira, NY
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Registration/License As A Physical Therapist

Job overview

Greater Southern Tier BOCES is hiring a SPE; PHYSICAL THERAPIST 26/27. The Physical Therapist evaluates function and disability, drafts annual goals, and re-evaluates objectives quarterly. This role involves performing physical therapy procedures based on physician orders, participating in IEP formation, and instructing parents and school personnel on therapy goals. The therapist also supervises assistants and identifies assistive technologies to enhance student performance.

Key focus areas include Evaluates degree of function and disability and submits appropriate documentation, Drafts appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives for CSE meetings, and Evaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives quarterly throughout the school year.

Successful candidates bring Valid NYS Physical Therapist License and Civil Service Exam Pending. Important skills include Evaluates Function And Disability, Drafts Annual Goals And Short-Term Objectives, Evaluates Short-Term Objectives, Keeps Abreast Of Changes In Field, Performs Physical Therapy Procedures, and Participates In IEP Formation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Evaluates Function and DisabilityDrafts Annual Goals and Short-Term ObjectivesEvaluates Short-Term ObjectivesKeeps Abreast of Changes in FieldPerforms Physical Therapy ProceduresParticipates in IEP FormationInstructs Faculty in-Service Educational ProgramUtilizes Adaptive EquipmentCarries Out Treatment ProgramMaintains DocumentationInstructs Parents and School PersonnelSupervises Therapist AssistantIdentifies Assistive TechnologiesDevelops Gross Motor SkillsRefines Gross Motor SkillsFollows Schedule and Building Procedures

Qualifications

NYS Registration/License as a Physical TherapistExperience With Students With Special Needs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Exceptional package including but not limited to:

  • Paid annual holidays

  • Attendance Incentives

  • Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar

  • Summers off with the option to work summer

  • Generous paid personal/sick time

  • Premium Health plans (GST pays 80%)

  • Premium Dental and Vision Plans

  • FSA & HRA

  • NYS Retirement System

  • 403b Plan/457 optional

  • Additional stipends per EA contract

  • Optional short-term disability

  • Longevity pay

  • Bonus sick

Full-time (1.0 FTE), Hours Per Day Dependent Upon Work Location, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position

  • Evaluates the degree of function and disability and completes and submits appropriate documentation to CSE, Administrative staff or principal.

  • Drafts appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting.

  • Evaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives on a quarterly basis throughout the school year.

  • Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications.

  • Performs Physical Therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician in accordance with state law.

  • Participates with other personnel in the formation of student's Individual Educational Program (IEP)

  • Instructs and participates in the faculty in-service educational program.

  • Utilizes adaptive equipment, materials, and seating to permit the student to function more independently in the school environment.

  • Carries out the treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, and maintains appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcome.

  • Instructs parents and school personnel regarding follow-up of therapy goals.

  • Supervises therapist assistant and documents in accordance with state law.

  • Identifies assistive technologies that will enhance student's functional performance and provides required documentation for funding.

  • Develops and refines gross motor skills to improve functional activities.

  • Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building assignment.

  • Carries out all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

This is a competitive position pending the Civil Service Training and Experience exam. Valid NYS Registration/License as a Physical Therapist required

  • Experience with students with special needs preferred.

Application Deadline:06/30/2027

Civil Service Title: PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Number: 103 SPE26/27

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