Physical Therapist-25603

Company: Knowledge Builders
Location: Industry
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Office of Children and Family Services Physical Therapist Summary of Need: To provide physical therapy services consistent with the established systematic approach for the delivery of comprehensive care, which are compliant with the regulatory standards in a juvenile correctional setting. Facility Overview: Industry Residential Center is located 16 miles south of Rochester, New York. There are secure and limited secure settings. The youth served at IRC are male, adjudicated, juvenile delinquents who are placed with OCFS by Family Court. Depending upon the sentence, youth may remain in OCFS custody until the age of 21. Industry Secure Center is accredited by the American Correctional Association and has a current population of approximately 44 youth. Free parking is available on-site. The dress code is business casual or scrubs. Currently, there are no vaccine requirements. Supervision staff will be present when the employee is providing nursing care to youth. Job duties: Independently administers physical therapy treatment programs and services to individuals recovering from surgery, and/or with more severe or acute physical disabilities, such as fractures, amputations, hemiplegia, peripheral nerve injuries, or other forms of paralysis. Additional duties to be discussed in detail during the interview. • Obtains and reviews individuals’ information, including health histories. • Examines and evaluates individuals’ condition, including physical and neurological status; and performs and interprets selected tests and measurements to assess individuals’ potential and existing movement-related disorders. • Develops and implements individual physical therapy treatment plans, including treatment goals and anticipated outcomes. • Selects, administers, and monitors therapeutic treatment modalities, which may include heat, cold, light, air, water, sound, electricity, massage, mobilization, and therapeutic exercise with or without assistive devices. • Conducts and supervises individual and group physical therapy activities and programs to assist individuals in attaining therapeutic goals; and provides instruction and training to individuals in activities of daily living. • Observes and records individuals’ progress, response, and behavior in accordance with program standards; and modifies treatment plans, interventions, and goals as needed. Qualifications : Licensed and registered to practice physical therapy in New York State and one year of post licensure experience. Preferred experience with youth ages 12-18 Hours: 2-3 times per week, for 4-6 weeks depending on doctors orders. Max 20 hours per week. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.

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