Teach In South Dakota Watertown , SD 57201
Posted 3 weeks ago
Physical Therapy Assistant
Position:
Physical Therapy Assistant
Job ID:
1466
County:
Region 1 - Glacial Lakes
Posted:
April 10, 2024
Contact Information:
Watertown Public Schools
200 9th St NE
Watertown, SD 57201
District Website
Contact:
Human Resources
Phone: 605-882-6312
Fax:
District Email
Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reports To: Director of Special Services
REQUIREMENTS: Physical Therapist Licensure
JOB SUMMARY: To provide physical therapy services to Special Ed students who require physical therapy and who are eligible
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct physical therapy to special education students who are eligible and who are in need.
Attend relevant MDT and IEP meetings as a qualified evaluator to explain evaluation results and recommendations, and to contribute appropriate goals for students IEP's.
To act as a resource for educators to help address modifications and strategies in the classroom for gross motor skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to sit, stand, and walk without fatigue and discomfort.
Must be able to assist in student transfer from chair to chair, chair to floor, etc. May be required to perform reaching, some lifting or caring (25 pounds), pulling or pushing (50 pounds. Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work in and out of doors as necessary to complete the job as expected.
Climate Environment: Typically, work is conducted in a comfortable environment. Some District work areas are not climate controlled and are subject to extremes of temperature and humidity.
Hazards: For some buildings, stairs, chalk dust and exposure to communicable diseases may be a potential hazard. Travel between schools will cause exposure to hazardous driving and walking conditions.
Other:
Primary Location
Salary Range
Shift Type
Teach In South Dakota