Public School Of North Carolina Salisbury , NC 28145
Posted 1 week ago
Reports to Executive Director of Exceptional Children or Designee
Purpose: To assist the district-wide Physical Therapist in support of the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with a physical disability in their least restrictive environment. The Physical Therapy Assistant implements the physical therapy program established by the Physical Therapy within the school setting as well as with additional tasks that are within the scope of practice for a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Qualifications and Licensure:
Current NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Physical Therapist Assistant License
Successful completion and graduation with an Associate's Degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education-accredited physical therapist assistant education
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Safely provides physical therapy interventions with sound clinical judgment for students with an established physical therapy plan of care under the direction of the district-wide physical therapist
Performs treatment session(s) with students that address the established goals and objectives within the student's physical therapy plan of care and IEP
Accurately collects the data necessary to determine a student's progress toward their physical therapy goals and objectives
Consult with Physical Therapist to identify issues with students' mobility and medical equipment (i.e. walker, wheelchair, etc.)
Assists Physical Therapist with caseload management responsibilities that are within the scope of practice for a Physical Therapy Assistant
Accurately documents student encounters in compliance with Medicaid standards in a timely fashion
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work
Ability to maintain legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions, federal, state, and local regulations, and standards to ensure licensure and student safety
Ability to accurately collect data on gross motor performance
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Physical Requirements:
Duties may require extensive standing and walking
Duties may require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
Must be physically able to operate equipment including computers, copiers, calculators,
Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to perform medium lifting exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Terms of Employment: 10 months 6/13/24
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