Virtual School-Based Physical Therapy Specialist - New York

Huntington Station, NY
ProCare Schools - PT - Telehealth Contract 2 days ago Apply

Qualifications
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Active New York State Physical Therapist license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience (school-based and/or teletherapy preferred)
• Familiarity with NYSED IEP processes, Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, and school-based gross motor evaluations
• Strong clinical reasoning, organizational, and communication skills
• Comfortable navigating telepractice platforms, digital therapy tools, and remote communication systems

Key Responsibilities
Assessment & Intervention

• Conduct virtual evaluations to assess gross motor functioning, postural control, functional mobility, and physical accessibility within educational settings
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans aligned with IEP objectives in a remote format
• Deliver direct teletherapy services focused on educational, functional mobility goals and monitor student progress
• Use objective clinical data to guide decision-making and adjust gross motor intervention strategies

Collaboration & Support
• Work closely with general and special education teachers, CSE teams, parents, administrators, and support staff
• Provide practical recommendations for classroom positioning, adaptive equipment, and gross motor carryover strategies
• Participate actively in virtual CSE / IEP meetings, multidisciplinary evaluation reviews, and Section 504 conferences

Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of direct service logs, session notes, and IEP goal updates (e.g., SESIS / state-approved systems)
• Ensure all evaluations and therapeutic services strictly comply with NYSED Part 200 regulations, district policies, and IDEA mandates
• Complete comprehensive evaluation summaries, eligibility documentation, and required state compliance reports

Technology & Teletherapy Tools
• Utilize virtual platforms and interactive digital tools to deliver engaging, movement-based therapy sessions
• Adapt physical exercises, visual modeling guides, and activity modifications for an effective online learning environment
• Guide onsite school facilitators and families during remote sessions and assist with basic platform troubleshooting

Advocacy & Education
• Support students in accessing appropriate physical accommodations, adaptive devices, and assistive mobility tools
• Provide educational resources, training, and guidance to school personnel and families on pediatric physical development and environmental accessibility

Benefits & Compensation
• 1099 Independent Contractor Status
• Available for FT or PT schedules
• Compensation for both Direct & Indirect Service Hours
• Estimated Pay Range: $45 – $55+ / hr (commensurate with experience, district budget, and candidate fit)
• Flexibility with schedule and working 100% from home

For additional information, please contact Charlie Harper, Account Executive @ Procare Therapy and VocoVision!
📍 (678) 538-6734
📍 [email protected]

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