Andover Public Schools Andover , MA 01810
Posted 2 weeks ago
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.
Andover Public Schools