School Based Physical Therapist (PT) - Whitestone Day School

The salary range for this position is $76,000-$90,000.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

QSAC is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Physical Therapist (PT) to work with children and young adults. This opportunity is full-time at our Whitestone Day School.

The PT will provide treatment and develop, improve and evaluate opportunities for active participation in work, leisure, and play for the students we support. Applicants must have current New York State certifications and or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Treatment
• Provides physical therapy to assigned students
• Evaluates treatment of children with motor impairments
• Recommends modifications of treatment and approaches to reflect the student’s changing needs
• Maintains accurate documentation of evaluations, sessions and students’ progress
• Identifies and plans for instructional activities for on-going implementation in the classroom, based on student IEP’s
• Collaborates with OT to develop appropriate plans for students being supported

• Communication & Administration
• Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families
• Maintain and records accurate records and documentation
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees

Qualifications

• and Work Experience
• Bachelor’s degree, required
• NY State Physical Therapist License required
• Experience working with people with autism highly preferred
• One to three years’ experience working as a PT in a related school setting, preferred
• Must be a team player, eager to collaborate and coordinate with parents

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Benefits

• QSAC offers some of the best benefits which go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.
• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
• Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
• Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.

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To Apply

Please send your resume to jobs@qsac.com