Physical Therapist Assistant

Montgomery County Educational Service Center, 200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

About Us

We're a premier provider of high-quality, cost-effective special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist.
• Assist students to improve mobility, restore function, and enhance educational participation.
• Guide students in therapy regimens and proper use of equipment to develop strength, coordination, and fine motor skills.
• Support classroom positioning, joint alignment, and postural stability.
• Develop activities to improve sensory processing and functional daily living skills.
• Conduct activity/environmental analysis to remove barriers to participation.
• Assist with assistive technology assessments and equipment adaptations.
• Document therapy progress and submit reports for review.
• Support in-service presentations and maintain therapy supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Valid OT/PT Assistant license and Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services credentials.
• Knowledge of Ohio Schools Medicaid Program covered services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to professional conduct and ethical standards.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC).

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 185 days per year