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Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs
Company | Polk County Public Schools |
Address | , Lakeland |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-09-15 |
Posted at | 8 months ago |
Position Title:
Physical Therapist Assistant
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Salary Grade, if non-union:
N/A
Pay Grade, if union:
PA10
Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Paraeducator Union
Our Mission:
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.
Custom Job Purpose:
This position exists to perform under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, providing therapeutic related services to all eligible ESE students in order to enhance the student's educational program. This position exists to provide necessary physical therapy related services so that eligible students have access to the education programs and the school environment to prepare them for further education, employment and independent living.
Essential Functions of this Job
Promotes the student's independence in self-care tasks and locomotion. Recommends equipment and assistive devices appropriate for the student's needs. Increases the student's functioning through the use of adaptive and assistive devices. Facilitates the student's development and enhances learning. Decreases the effect of the handicapping condition upon the student's ability to function in the classroom/school setting.
Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document.
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of required documentation or student progress report procedures. Ability to plan and conduct inservice activities. Ability to collaborate with the supervising therapist, and educational team members to prepare and implement Individual Educational Plans and evaluation reports. Ability to consult with teachers, school staff and parents regarding the influence of specific deficits on the students' classroom and school environment. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements
Graduation from a physical therapy assistant school approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association. Current Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure by the State of Florida.
Work Context:
Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public.
Physical Environment:
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting, standing and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing more than 20 pounds.
Local Code:
1038
EEO5:
47
Approval Date:
Tue Dec 11 2012 23:00:00 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)
Date Last Revised:
12/31/1899
The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
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