Physical Therapist
$65,000 - $68,000 yearly
- Family Enrichment Network, Inc.
- Johnson City, NY, United States
- Jul 15, 2026
Job Description
The Physical Therapist performs evaluations, and provides pre-determined physical therapy treatments on an individual basis for assigned individuals. Supervises PTA.
* Demonstrates extensive knowledge of motor development, assessment, and interventions.
* Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
* Models developmentally appropriate practices.
* Adequately prepares individual and group therapy sessions based on children’s objectives and classroom learning opportunities.
* Works with content area support staff, classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.
* Completes and submits all monthly billing and Medicaid reimbursement forms in a timely manner
* Provides physical therapy services to children with special needs as determined by the child’s (Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
* Provides services to children using procedures involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational play activities.
* Assists children in achieving a maximum level of independence in balance, strengthening, and mobility.
* Supervises treatment sessions with Physical Therapist Assistant at least one time per month or every 12th treatment session per child enrolled in the special education program.
* Provides treatment sessions to assigned related service children. Observes, records, and reports individual child behavior maintaining accurate, prompt, and confidential documentation.
* Provides an environment of acceptance; enhances children's understanding of themselves as individuals.
* Communicates with children in a positive manner, providing a supportive social and emotional climate.
* Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
* Works with content area support staff, classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.
* Updates children’s objectives relating to the IEPs.
* Stresses follow through of therapy goals in the classroom setting and supporting classroom goals in therapy.
* Provides training to classroom staff and families on the proper use of recommended adaptive equipment.
* Works with parents and staff to plan appropriate at-home activities for children.
* Participates in scheduled parent conferences twice yearly and additional individual conferences as needed.
* Participates as a committee member of the Head Start Early Childhood Development/Special Services Committee/Health Advisory and other Agency committees, and other community sponsored events as requested.
* Participates in Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Conferences upon request.
*Other Duties:*
* In accordance with Family Enrichment Network's "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry-out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
* Demonstrates extensive knowledge of motor development, assessment, and interventions.
* Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
* Models developmentally appropriate practices.
* Adequately prepares individual and group therapy sessions based on children’s objectives and classroom learning opportunities.
* Works with content area support staff, classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.
* Completes and submits all monthly billing and Medicaid reimbursement forms in a timely manner
* Provides physical therapy services to children with special needs as determined by the child’s (Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
* Provides services to children using procedures involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational play activities.
* Assists children in achieving a maximum level of independence in balance, strengthening, and mobility.
* Supervises treatment sessions with Physical Therapist Assistant at least one time per month or every 12th treatment session per child enrolled in the special education program.
* Provides treatment sessions to assigned related service children. Observes, records, and reports individual child behavior maintaining accurate, prompt, and confidential documentation.
* Provides an environment of acceptance; enhances children's understanding of themselves as individuals.
* Communicates with children in a positive manner, providing a supportive social and emotional climate.
* Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
* Works with content area support staff, classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.
* Updates children’s objectives relating to the IEPs.
* Stresses follow through of therapy goals in the classroom setting and supporting classroom goals in therapy.
* Provides training to classroom staff and families on the proper use of recommended adaptive equipment.
* Works with parents and staff to plan appropriate at-home activities for children.
* Participates in scheduled parent conferences twice yearly and additional individual conferences as needed.
* Participates as a committee member of the Head Start Early Childhood Development/Special Services Committee/Health Advisory and other Agency committees, and other community sponsored events as requested.
* Participates in Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Conferences upon request.
*Other Duties:*
* In accordance with Family Enrichment Network's "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry-out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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