About the Department

The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy services to students per the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Position Duties

-Provide therapeutic and educational treatments consistent with the recommendations of the licensed/ registered staff person

-Travel from school to school to meet the needs of the case load demands.

-Work cooperatively with the supervising therapist, special and general education staff.

-Provide information relevant to the student's recommended program in writing or verbally as is prearranged between supervisor and assistant.

- Meet regularly for supervision and case review.

- Assume initiative in seeking out licensed/registered staff when encountering difficulties in procedures or assigned services.

- Assist with screening students for the end of the year or meetings as needed.

- Provided individual therapy, classroom groups, small groups, and or cooperative therapy according to the recommendations of the supervising therapist and educational plan.

- Attend staff meetings and team conferences as needed.

- Complete progress reports under the direction of licensed/registered staff person.

- Collaborate with the members of the school based team- OT, PT, Speech, Special Education Teachers, and Teacher assistants regarding students as needed.

- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 -Associates of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution recognized by the American Medical Association having a two year program of academic and clinical preparation.

-He/she must also hold a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.