Physical Therapist (NY HELPS)(Temporary)

LOCATION

Special Education - Schenectady CSD (Howe Elem/Other Locations as needed)

ANTICIPATED DATES

: Temporary position September 1 st through December 6 th

BASIC FUNCTION

This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing physical therapy treatment to residents in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. The work is performed under the general direction of the Director. Supervision is exercised over the work of Physical Therapy Assistants. The Physical Therapist assumes the responsibility of the Director in her absence. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluates the degree of function and disability of residents unless contradicted by a professional judgment or a doctor's admission notes. 2. Performs physical therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician. 3. Participates with other personnel in the formulation of residents' total care plans. 4. Develops or assists in the development of physical therapy forms, policies and procedures. 5. Confers periodically with physicians regarding all facets of resident care and related activities. 6. Instructs and participates in the facility in-service education program. 7. Records on residents' charts all physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultation and discharge summaries. 8. Maintains program records on types of treatment and number of residents treated.

SALARY:

BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.

CLOSING DATE

POSTING

WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

Qualifications:

A. Licensed and currently registered by the NYS Education Department as a Physical Therapist. The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001. Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title . This is a

NY HELPS

(Hiring Emergency Limited Placement Statewide) Program designated title.

NY HELPS

is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the

NY HELPS

Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a HELPS Program position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELPS Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.