Physical Therapist - Center for the Disability Services Foundation : Job Details

Physical TherapistEducation Albany, New YorkSalary: USD 69420.00 - 75621.00 AnnuallyApplyDescriptionThe Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation, and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.We are searching for a Full Time Physical Therapist to join our agency. This position is based at our Langan School in Albany. The successful candidates should be passionate, student-centered professionals who want to work in a supportive learning community. Our school covers a large area and contracts with surrounding districts, to provide services to students who are medically fragile, or who have delays related to autism and other developmental diagnoses. Our on-site nursing department serves our students needs and is a support to our staff while they are working with students. We serve students from ages 5-21 in a year-round program (typical school calendar and 6 weeks summer program). Our school is a MOVE International model site, and our parent company, Center For Disability Services, oversees the MOVE Program internationally.Our PT sessions are typically 1:1 with 8-9 students a day on land and in our warm water aquatic environment. The setting is a unique educational environment where we are able to address life skills/ADLs, vocational education, community outings, and intensive sensory and behavioral needs overall maximizing our student's level of independence in life.We offer:$5,000 sign on bonus.Position eligible for PSFL Public Service Loan ForgivenessTuition assistance at the Center availableProfessional Development Opportunities on and off siteOpportunities to share your area of expertise and knowledge with othersMentoring provided for new staffOpportunity for professional growth within the divisionNo weekendsOver 7 total weeks of paid vacation/holidays with additional PTOResponsibilities:Contributes to the mission of the Center, Education Department and assigned programs.Works collaboratively with program Directors and interdisciplinary team members to ensure equality, state-of-the-art, cost-effective services to all students served and their families.Requirements:Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited programNYS State Licensure, active and in good standingExperience is helpful, but we will consider new graduates for this positionAbility to work with a team to collaborate and care for the whole personOrganized with attention to detailAbility to work well with an interdisciplinary teamRate of pay is commensurate on experienceWe are located in Albany. A hub for many outdoor activities (hiking, biking, lakes) and several arts/shopping areas. We are 30 minutes away from the always popular Saratoga Springs, which is a booming town full of history, shopping, restaurants/bars, and a multitude of indoors and outdoor activities years round.The pay range for this position is $69,420.00 - $75,621.00 and is commensurate on experience.At The Center for Disability Services, we don t just accept difference we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.Apply