Physical Therapy Assistant

TITLE: Physical Therapist Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Holds a valid license issued through the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulations, as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Experience in pediatric or school -based therapy preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of employment, salary and benefits determined by the Board of Directors of KASEC

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Description

• Provides itinerant services to students in various KASEC programs and school districts
• Services may be delivered as direct or consult as determined by students’ IEP teams
• Services may be delivered using a push-in our pull-out model as determined by students’ IEP teams

Performance Expectations

• Collaborates in the development and updating of educationally relevant IEP goals/objectives and assists in identifying need for other related services.
• Measures student outcomes and uses data to review progress with the IEP team.
• Prepares and submits reports in a timely manner.
• Works with Physical Therapist to ensure that physician’s orders, parent releases, school records and other therapy related paperwork is on record and reviewed annually.
• Maintains an attendance record of all therapy services provided for each student and maintains Medicaid reports on a monthly basis.
• Meets and maintains state requirements for certification or licensure.
• Assist staff and family in meeting the Physical Therapy (PT) needs of students with disabilities.
• Carry out educational activities designed by the PT that are multi-purpose by meeting academic, physical, emotional and neurological needs of student with disabilities.

• Assist teachers and parents in understanding and using selected intervention procedures for home and school.

Professionalism

• Follow KASEC policies and procedures
• Demonstrate flexibility and be able to adapt to change
• Use judgement appropriately
• Conduct self in appropriate and ethical manner
• Treat others with respect and dignity
• Participate in in-house and outside provided professional growth activities
• Dress appropriately and professionally

Communication Skills

• Perform as an integral member of the KASEC team
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters
• Relate in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with staff, colleagues, and all those in contact with KASEC

Other duties as assigned by Director