Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

JobID: 21504

Position Type:

Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Physical Therapy Assistant

Date Posted:

4/25/2025

Location:

Special Education

Date Available:

07/28/2025

Closing Date:

05/02/2025

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Robyn Roper Associate Director, at ... or rropergraniteschools

Job Title Physical Therapy Assistant

Department Special Education

Supervisor Associate Director / Director

Salary Schedule ESP (64)

Lane Placement L

Contract Length 10 months

FLSA Classification Non-exempt

Last Review Date July 2021

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant monitors and implements programs according to treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist. They will assist with evaluations and observations including case review, data collection and coordination of schedules with teachers. They will adapt equipment and assist in writing recommendations. They are involved with assisting students with access to the school environment. They will consistently develop alternatives to increase function. Pediatric experience is preferred. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

Works with the District Physical Therapist to provide gross motor services to special needs students who qualify for services.

Assists and guides staff in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified gross motor delayed students.

Provides screening to identify gross motor delayed children at regular intervals and at specified levels.

Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.

Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy coordinating with the physical therapist to meet individual students' needs and correct existing gross motor delays.

Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.

Provides information, and support to parents and families when appropriate.

Non-Essential Functions

Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Qualifications

Associates degree

Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).

Required Prior Experience

Pediatric or Neurological Experience Preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Ability to interact positively with students, supervisors, and others.

Ability to assist students in a variety of situations that may arise.

Assigned Decision Making

Works under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist and will collaborate with the PT regarding motor programs. Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and related service professionals. Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions. Concerns for safety of self and others.

Interactions with Others

Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervision of students being supported.

Budget Responsibility

None.

Working Environment

Work setting is primarily in the classroom setting. May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks; working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.

Physical Requirements - Not limited to the following:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.