Physical Therapist Assistant: Provo City School District |
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Requirements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired. Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in a job-related area. Certificates and Licenses Current PTA licensure from the State of Utah Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance |
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Description | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The job of Physical Therapist Assistant is done for the purpose/s of assisting with the implementation of physical therapy plans created by licensed Physical Therapists in accordance and in conjunction with the Individual Education Plans. These services include direct intervention, equipment management, and staff/parent training for students determined eligible for services. This job reports to the Director of Special Education or Designee Essential Functions Assists in documenting services for the purpose of maintaining compliant student special education folders. Assists in providing direct physical therapy services for students in a variety of educational settings from preschool to post-high ages for the purpose of supporting student learning. Attends work regularly to fulfill duties specific to the assignment for the purpose of providing quality educational experiences and continuity for assigned students, parents, and the overall school community. Collaborates with Physical Therapist and special education teams for the purpose of conducting appropriate assessments, reviewing data, obtaining parental consent, and informing parents of procedural safeguards for students with disabilities. Implementing appropriate therapeutic activities and training/instruction to teachers, parents, and other service providers (e.g. positioning, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students and supporting students' IEPs. Monitors and complies with all legal requirements for the purpose of supporting all federal, state, and PCSD policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring legally compliant, appropriate, and effective itinerant services to students with disabilities. |
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This position is 29 hours/week. Open until filled |
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