PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Description

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our “All Ways Forward” approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: As a Physical Therapist in our School Age Program, you will be a vital component of a robust interdisciplinary team that is driven to ensure the most optimal outcomes for the students that Brightway Living Learning supports. Our Physical Therapists are responsible for providing all aspects of Physical Therapy services to your assigned caseload. This includes providing direct services, screenings, assessments and evaluations and completing all required documentation.

What You Bring To Brightway:

Licensed in physical therapy by NYSED with current registration
Bachelor’s Degree in physical therapy from accredited university or college
Experience treating children with I/DD preferred.

What You’ll Do:
Evaluate, assess, or screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
Provide physical therapy services according to mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP, etc.)
Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable, and confidential manner.
Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.
Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through continuing education, in-service training or higher education.
Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic, orthotic and adaptive equipment devices.
Consult with equipment technicians, physicians or others related to the clients needs
Other duties as assigned

What You Must Be Able To Do:
Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
Lift/Move 20 lbs (mats).
Run after a student up to 500 feet.
Kneel, twist and bend.
Respond to fire alarms.

Why You’ll Love This Job:
Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:
Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living Learning.
And More: Paid time off for school breaks.

If You Are:
Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
A good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference
Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living Learning Family!

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.