Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - ONGOING RECRUITMENT

Qualifications

• Associate (A.A.) degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of/or ability to learn appropriate and various computer functions and programs including E-mail and word processing
• Knowledge of/or ability to learn equipment used to serve children with orthopedic impairment in educational settings under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Certificates as determined by the District including current State of Oregon LPTA license

Essential Functions

• Carries out the treatment plan provided by the physical therapist
• Works with individuals or small groups of students with physical disabilities to achieve established goals and objectives
• Collects and records student data as directed and communicates student needs and student progress to the physical therapist and the classroom teacher
• Implements intervention programs for students with physical disabilities, both individually and in small groups, as directed by the physical therapist
• Observes and evaluates student performance and reports observations to supervisor and other team members as a part of the total evaluation and intervention planning
• Maintains written records of frequency and duration of student activities and submits progress reports as directed by the supervising therapist
• Maintains equipment, fabrication, supplies and records as specified by the supervising therapist
• Bills for Medicaid reimbursement
• Provides staff training on lifting, positioning, etc., as needed
• Communicates with educational professionals and parents regarding student progress and other pertinent information
• Provides housekeeping duties where physical therapy services are provided; cleans and organizes equipment

Pay

Classified Salary Schedule, Range T Continous Recruitment

Schedule

FULL OR PART TIME SCHEDULE AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION