School-based PT Observation

YAI

Posted 21 days ago

Internship

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Students will observe licensed physical therapists as they support mobility, positioning, and the use of adaptive equipment in a school setting. The role focuses on understanding the physical therapist's function within an interdisciplinary team and how clinical findings guide interventions.

Qualifications

You are a physical therapy student seeking an introductory observation experience in a school setting. You will observe licensed physical therapists working with children and young adults with brain-based disabilities and complex medical needs, focusing on mobility, positioning, and adaptive equipment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

physical therapy

Job Description

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This observation experience will provide physical therapy students with an introduction to pediatric physical therapy practice within a specialized school serving children and young adults with brain-based disabilities and complex medical needs. Students will observe licensed physical therapists as they support mobility, positioning, postural control, transfers, adaptive equipment use, therapeutic exercise, and participation in educational routines.

The primary objectives are to increase students’ understanding of the physical therapist’s role within an interdisciplinary school-based team; demonstrate how examination findings and functional goals guide intervention; introduce students to adaptive seating, standing, gait, and mobility equipment; and promote awareness of safety, communication and family-centered care
This is an observation-only experience, and students will not provide hands-on treatment, independently assist with transfers, or participate in clinical decision-making.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

YAI

YAI is committed to providing first-rate, essential services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health needs to enable living, loving, working, and learning in their communities. Members of the YAI Network include: - YAI - Premier HealthCare - Manhattan Star Academy - National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ) - International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
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