Job Description

Title:   PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PART-TIME HOURLY

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

To assist the registered Physical Therapist in implementing a plan of therapy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in working with children, especially multiply handicapped students
• Knowledge and understanding of child growth and development
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of therapy procedures and practices
• Understanding of subject matter reinforcement practices
• Certification as a Physical Therapy aid, or completion of a one year apprenticeship under a registered Physical Therapist, or any equivalent experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities before receiving a certificate as a Physical Therapy Aide
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff members
• Good physical condition able to engage in heavy lifting of students

Necessary and Special Qualifications:

• Professional Physical Therapy Assistant

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the registered Physical Therapist in implementing the Physical Therapy Program
• Oversee and organize outdoor activities for children
• Help in lifting heavier children both in physical therapy and in the bathrooms
• Daily assist in getting children to and from buses and lunches to and from the classroom as required
• Other duties in physical therapy as assigned by the physical therapist

Reports to:

Professional Physical Therapist

Terms of Employment:

Hourly rate according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

11/29/2010