Certified Physical Therapy Assistant - Englewood, United States - Cherry Creek Schools

Description

Job DescriptionJob Title:
Certified Physical Therapy Assistant FLSA

Exemption Status:
Non-

Exempt Classification Group:

Staff Support Supervising Position:
Director or designee


Pay Plan:

Educational Support Personnel Pay Range:
Range 14

Last Updated:
Pay Information Benefits Information


JOB SUMMARY:

Provides physical therapy services to students with varying disabilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Collaborates with all members of the IEP team and families to improve student outcomes.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out.

They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Plans and implements therapeutic programs, based on individual's goals and objectives, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Daily 60% 2.

Assists supervising Physical Therapist with instructing the educational staff concerning use of adaptive equipment, transfer and movement techniques, positioning program, maintaining equipment and integrating therapy goals into the learning environment.

Daily 10% 3.

Consults weekly with supervising Physical Therapist concerning implementing interventions, accommodations and modifications, student's response to treatment, and use of adaptive equipment.

Daily 5% 4. Contributes to progress reports by collecting data and other documentation as requested by supervising Physical Therapist. Daily 5% 5. Completes Medicaid forms as directed. Daily 5% 6. Participates in IEP as requested and Physical Therapy meetings. Daily 5% 7. Organize, inventory, and maintain equipment. Daily 5% 8. Assist with clerical and logistical needs of the program. Daily 5% 13. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Daily 5% TOTAL 100% REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position.

It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired. Criminal background check and fingerprinting required Associate's degree Completion of a two-year accredited program in Physical Therapist Assistant. Demonstrates effective communication skills (oral and written).


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds) Works both indoors and outdoors Typically a moderate noise level Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization Constant bending, reaching, and climbing Pushing and pulling


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

Experience working in the public sector Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement Basic computer skills Experience working with children with diverse developmental disabilities