Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66566 to $84450 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications: Any Current Head Physical Therapist
Anyone eligible for a 70.1 transfer
Promotional Qualifications: Anyone currently reachable on the Civil Service List
Provisional Qualifications: In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who
meet the qualifications below may be qualified for a provisional
appointment.
Minimum Qualifications: For qualified employees of New York State: Must have had twelve months of permanent competitive service as a Senior Physical Therapist or Head Physical Therapist.
For all other qualified individuals: the candidate must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of
New York and have had post-licensure experience as follows: three years of work experience as a
Physical Therapist, one of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Head Physical Therapist plans and supervises physical therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities. Supervises a staff of physical therapy and adaptive equipment specialist personnel; plans and supervises training for staff; assigns staff to treatment teams and patients to individual therapists; approves individual treatment plans and group exercise plans; plans treatment for outpatient and state operated day care patients; works with community groups and agencies to ensure treatment of eligible groups.
• Observes, evaluates and documents individual's progress to determine response to physical therapy recommendations, interventions and treatment goals.
• Completes necessary evaluations and develops treatment plans accordingly.
• Delivers treatment billable encounters.
• Evaluates for and justifies Durable Medical Equipment as required.
• Develops individual specific methodologies for safe patient mobility for written staff instruction.
• Attends team meetings to represent the physical therapy components of the treatment plan as needed.
• Coordinates and integrates physical therapy recommendations with those of other disciplines.
• As member of a treatment team collaborates with other disciplines in identifying and writing
goals for individuals and reviews goals in conjunction with other staff.
• Instructs other physical therapy staff and service providers in therapy techniques and objectives.
• Comply with Sunmount operational policies and procedures; also, review and update policies and procedures as indicated.
• Participate as needed as a consultant with the community therapeutic dining team.
• Participates as a key member of the Safe Patient Handling committee and SPH Policy implementation.
• Works closely with Adaptive Equipment Specialist in maintaining, servicing, and ordering necessary equipment.
• Utilizes the Electronic Health Records for documentation and billing.
• Completes mandatory annual trainings
• Attends the statewide community of practice meetings.
• Other Duties as Assigned.
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by December 14, 2021 to:
Sunmount-OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.sunmount.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 359-4150
Fax: (518) 359-4161
Please reference the above EOA # 21-151 in all correspondence.
Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
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