Physical Therapy Assistant - 2 days per week

Oversees individual treatment of children under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist with focus on addressing students ability to move and perform functional activities within their educational environment.

Schedules, plans, and carries out individual treatment of children, with focus on instructing, motivating, safeguarding, and assisting child as they practice exercises or functional activities.

Assists in the development of Individual Education Plans, treatment plans, carries out routine functions, documents the progress of student toward goals and modifies specific treatments in accordance with the childs status and within the scope of plan established.

Performs standardized testing (competence determined by supervising physical therapist)

Communicates orally and in written form at staff/team meetings regarding child status.

Functions as an integral member of the students team, and develop and maintain working relationships with peers and members of other disciplines as appropriate to his/her job responsibilities.

Assists other team members with care as necessary.

Maintains equipment, supplies, and materials to provide a safe treatment environment.

Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Documents student data related to attendance, sessions, and present level of performance as required by either the supervising physical therapist or Early Childhood Director.

Assists with keeping inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment as delegated by either the supervising physical therapist or Early Childhood Director.

Assists with other related duties as delegated by either the supervising physical therapist or Early Childhood Director.

Participates in all in-service education, workshops, and other continuing education experiences as appropriate.

Required Experience:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Current Ohio Physical Therapy Assistant license

Department of Education Physical Therapy Assistant certificate

Keyword: PT Assistant

From: Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities