24/25 Sy Physical Therapy Assistant - Surprise, United States - Dysart Unified School District

Dysart Unified School District

Verified Company

Surprise, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

REPORTS TO
Director of Exceptional Student Services

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

SUPERVISES
No

JOB FAMILY
Student Support

FTE
1.0

WORK CALENDAR
195

GRADE
U

APPROVED

REVISED
5/10/2022

SUMMARY:

Assists the physical therapist, student, teacher, parents and classroom staff in meeting students' IEP gross motor and physical activity goals.

He/she will develop in each student an understanding of the relationship of normal movement, exercise and school function; motivate each student to cultivate their potential in gross motor function, physical fitness and good social and emotional adjustment; discover and develop talents of students in gross motor skills; and develop strength, skill, agility and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities in sports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follows through on the designated educationally relevant therapy program to meet the student's IEP goal requirements in the areas of gross motor and physical activity through a direct, integrative or consultative type of service delivery.
Assists Physical Therapist in obtaining data for screening students on appropriate referral for the need of a complete physical therapy evaluation.
Assesses the gross motor and physical activity needs of students during each therapy session.
Educates the teacher, classroom staff, or parents regarding classroom or home follow through programming necessary to assist the student in meeting his or her IEP goals.
Cleans, maintains, and organizes gross motor or sensory integration equipment necessary to meet the indicated IEP goals.
Keeps accurate documentation regarding therapy program details including attendance records, daily notes, quarterly progress reports, monthly Medicaid billing reports with the cosignature of a licensed physical therapist as outlined through the APTA and AZ State Physical Therapy Board; notes parent/ teacher communications and any required paperwork for special incidences.
Coordinates educationally relevant physical therapy programming with the multidisciplinary staff and outside services as necessary.
Coordinates with the Adaptive Physical Education staff, promoting the Dysart-Surprise Special Olympics program through student encouragement, participation as a coach, or participation during district or county practices, competitions, and events.
Demonstrates competence in understanding and caring for special needs students based upon their age, grade, functional, cognitive and physical level of development to promote student's safety and maximum independence in the school environment.
Demonstrates the competent usage of proper body mechanics when transferring or lifting students.
Demonstrates knowledge of school fire drill and emergency exit procedures at each school facility assigned.
Demonstrates the willingness to travel between schools and to make their own schedule, taking into consideration the students' IEP goals and other team members' schedules.
Assists in the setting up and break down of therapy rooms at the beginning and end of the school year.
May attend annual IEP meetings of students on their caseload, under the direct supervising physical therapist ultimately responsible in discerning progress, writing new goals, and establishing team and parental rapport.
Resolves conflict by appropriately communicating with those involved.
Accepts constructive criticism and gives suggestions in a professional manner.
Attends continuing education courses as appropriate to the pediatric school environment as well as monthly motor team and related service team meetings.
Shares knowledge of professional developments and current trends in the educational therapy area.
Provides input regarding equipment or therapy supplies or needs.
Manages the motor team lending library, including inventory, organization and courier of equipment and well as facilitating the checkout/in process of inventoried items.
Demonstrates a knowledge of motor and sensory equipment to assist in cataloging, locating, ordering, and delivery of necessary items to motor team staff.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Performs all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor, the assigned licensed physical therapist or the Special Education director.
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

AA Degree or Higher in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited school.
License in Physical Therapy Assistant from the AZ State Board of Physical Therapy.
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (
IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license at time of appointment, and throughout employment. Proof of current auto liability insurance at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Personal tran