Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 12/12/17
Applications Due: 01/12/18
Vacancy ID: 46011

Position Information

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleSenior Physical Therapist - WNY

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address 106 Pine Street

City Hamburg

StateNY

Zip Code14075

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Currently in the above title or 70.1 eligible title
OR
Reachable on the Civil Service List
OR
Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State AND have one year of post licensure physical therapy experience.

Candidate must also possess a current valid New York State driver’s license

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Senior Physical Therapist, you would provide comprehensive Physical Therapy services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities on assigned caseload, ensuring they receive P.T. related care and equipment, and are safe in their day program/work site, and home environments. The position is primarily consultative in nature. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Performs Physical Therapy-related assessments
• Development of PT-related plans for individuals to be carried out by trained staff
• Training of agency staff in implementation of PT-related plans, routines, etc.
• Provision of direct PT services as needed based on an Evidence-Based Practice approach
• Facilitation of Community-Based PT services for individuals
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Environmental Modification (E-Mod) assessment, justification, and acquisition
• Plans, carries out, and supervises physical therapy as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team or as a clinical supervisor

SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Ability to function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team relating to professional, para-professional and direct care staff.
• Ability to communicate in a thorough, concise, accurate and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Training/public speaking experience.
• Possess an acceptable time and attendance record as specified in the time and attendance policy.
• Possess an acceptable work record (E-File)

Additional Comments ***Pending Budget Approval***

OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Elaine Kawczynski, Human Resources Specialist 1

Telephone 716-608-2550

Fax 716-517-3715

Email Address elaine.b.kawczynski@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1200 East and West Road

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please email or fax your resume to the attention of Elaine Kawczynski at 716-517-3715 and reference this posting's vacancy number.