Saint Joseph's
Medical Center
School-Based Rehab Program
Physical and Occupational Therapy in the
Yonkers Public Schools
2019-20 School Year
Since our founding in 1888, Saint Joseph's Medical Center (SJMC) has been a vital part of this
community. We have remained committed to both the people and City of Yonkers and
continue to invest in their future and ours.
SJMC is a valuable resource for health care for all ages from children to senior adults. We are committed to providing the best possible care for those we serve. That means staying current with the latest technology, expanding our services wherever necessary and recruiting and retaining skilled and caring staff, while staying fiscally responsible and true to our mission.
1) Services Provided
The Saint Joseph's School-Based Program was established in 1989 and has since then provided occupational and physical therapy to students in Westchester County. Our mission is to build quantitative and qualitative changes that impact the educational and developmental levels of the students we serve.
Our program is able to provide:
•	Occupational and physical therapy intervention that addresses the functional needs of students in school.
•	Comprehensive school-based occupational therapy and physical therapy evaluations.
•	Consultation for student needs in the classroom and throughout the school environment.
•	In-services on the development of gross and fine motor skills and school-based physical and occupational therapy.
Our therapists are trained in the latest technology, intervention programs and techniques. We provide direct on-site clinical supervision and are in full compliance with all State and Medicaid in Education requirements.
2) Who is served?
Students are referred to us by the Committee for Special Education (CSE) who are in need of physical and/or occupational therapy as a related service to facilitate their right to receive a free and appropriate public education. Communication regarding follow-up care is always provided to teachers and parents regarding each student as part of their intervention. The
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students who are referred have a "disability" and are eligible to receive OT and/or PT under special education -IDEA, Section 504 (part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), or Section 502.
At the conclusion of the 2018-19 school year we will have provided more than 80,000 visits to over 1300 students throughout the distinct.
3)	Professionals
All physical and occupational therapists are licensed and registered in the state of New York. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (OTA's and COTA's) are NYS licensed and certified by the NYS Commissioner of Education. The OTA's work under the direction of a NYS licensed registered occupational therapist.
All therapists have been fingerprinted, and a criminal history record check and clearance by the State Education Department has been performed prior to them working in the schools.
All staff complete Mandated Reporter Training and Medicaid Compliance Training.
We currently have 42 therapists (27 OT's, 6 COTA's and 9 PT's), a full time Director who is a Physical Therapist, and a Coordinator who ensures all the students' mandates are fulfilled according to their Individualized Education Plans. Regular onsite supervision is provided for all therapists.
4)	Communication
Communication is performed formally and informally. Informal communication is ongoing between parents, teachers and other school personnel. Formal communication is though Progress Reports, Session Notes, Annual Reviews, and Initial Evaluations. All documentation is in compliance with Medicaid in Education requirements.
5)	Evaluation of quality of service
Each therapist receives a competency assessment at hire and after their first 3 months of employment. Each therapist has an annual employee evaluation based on competencies to meet the job requirements, ability to complete documentation, and clinical abilities. Based on the results of these assessments, we create goals for individual and staff development needs.
Initial and annual competency assessments are completed for each therapist as per JCAHO as well as the American Physical Therapy Association and American Occupational Therapy Association Standards and NYS Practice Acts and Regulations.
Staff receive in-services throughout the year on a variety of topics that will enhance their ability to provide quality care to the students.
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