Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant

Reports To: Director of Special Education.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt.

Position Type: Classified.

Supervises: N/A

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the MCSD Salary Schedule.

Contracted Days per Year: 185 Days

Extra Service: N/A.

Job Summary: Perform a variety of clerical duties and assist with physical treatment programs and other activities in support of responsibilities of the Therapist; administer treatment and implement programs as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Kentucky Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the physical therapy field.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of clerical duties and assist with physical treatment programs and other activities in support of responsibilities of the Therapist.
• Administer treatment and implement programs as assigned.
• Assist the Therapist with therapy as directed; provide routine therapy programs for children.
• Support students with mobility challenges, including safe lifting, transferring, and positioning techniques.
• Assist with preparing reports as directed. Document student progress.
• Ensure accurate and confidential documentation is maintained according to school and district policies.
• Communicate with parents and school personnel in establishing individualized programs.
• Recommend individual equipment needs and modifications to the Therapist; assist in adapting, fabricating and maintaining equipment as necessary.
• Participate in providing in-service programs for school district personnel; serve on education committees related to therapy services as assigned.
• Stay current with best practices, school policies, and therapy-related professional development.
• Share observations and collaborate with team members regarding student needs and goals.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or Building Principal.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.
• Requires activities involving exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity.

***The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

***Contracts are with the district of McCreary County School District, not individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.