Occupational Therapist Permanent Substitute

Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy services to students perthe student'sIndividualized Education Program (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and educational treatments consistent with the recommendations of the licensed/registered staff person

• Travel from school to school to meet the needs of the case load demands.

• Work cooperatively with the supervising therapist, special and general education staff.

• Provide information relevant to the student's recommended program in writing or verbally as is prearranged between supervisor and assistant.

• Meet regularly for supervision and case review.

• Assume initiative in seeking out licensed/registered staff when encountering difficulties in procedures or assigned services.

• Assist with screening students for the end of the year or meetings as needed.

• Provided individual therapy, classroom groups, small groups, and or cooperative therapy according to the recommendations of the supervising therapist and educational plan.

• Attend staff meetings and team conferences as needed.

• Complete progress reports under the direction of licensed/registered staff person.

• Collaborate with the members of the school based team- OT, PT, Speech, Special Education Teachers, and Teacher assistants regarding students as needed.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science Degree in PhysicalTherapy from an accredited institution recognized by the American Medical Association having a two year program of academic and clinical preparation.

• He/she must also hold a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts licenseas a Physical Therapist Assistant.