Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities?

 

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Center for Autism Research and Educational Services (CARES) team!

 

Being a Physical Therapist has its Advantages! 

 

As a Physical Therapist at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Monday through Friday, no evenings or weekends
• No billable hours requirement. 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup to help you navigate the student loan system, tuition coverage and other benefits ! Learn more: Ascend | Devereux 
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• A rewarding career while making a difference!

Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply - let us be your first stepping stone toward meaningful work and professional growth! 

 

Devereux CARES provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located at our NY Cares school in Mt. Kisco, NY, this position is responsible for planning and administering medically-prescribed Physical Therapy. They will complete all paperwork associated with assigned students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or programmatic needs, including, but not limited to: daily notes, monthly reports, quarterly reports, annual reviews, triennial evaluations, annual assessments, etc. The Physical Therapist will collaborate with teachers to support the classroom functioning of their assigned students and improving motor skills to the classroom environment. In addition, they will communicate with parents as needed to support their child’s generalization of skills to the home environment as appropriate. The Physical Therapist may be asked to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as needed.

 

Salary: $96,917.36 - $103,701.57 annually, commensurate with education and experience

 

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

 

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Responsibilities

Company Overview  

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

 

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

 

What Devereux Offers You  

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

 

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

 

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Physical Therapy license and eligibility to provide these services in NYS school settings.
• Experience working with children/adolescents/adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities/autism spectrum disorders preferred. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office applications.

• Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants or other chemical substances. Significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of 70 or more lbs. is required.

 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.