Involves providing motor skill development and therapeutic interventions to students (pre-K to high school) under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This role helps students with disabilities improve functionality within educational settings, including managing equipment, documentation, and IEP collaboration.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Student Support: Assist in providing PT services, including interventions for motor skill development, in varied school settings.

 

Collaboration: Communicate with educational staff, parents, and therapists to coordinate care.

 

Documentation: Maintain therapy records, including progress notes, schedules, and IEP documentation.

 

Equipment Management: Utilize knowledge of adaptive equipment and assistive

technology.

 

Assessment: Assist with assessments to identify needed PT services.

 

QualificationsEducation: Graduate from a PTA program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

 

Licensure: Current license from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

 

Skills: Experience in pediatric therapy and knowledge of school-based special education regulations are preferred.

 

Requirements: Reliable transportation for travel between school sites.

 

Physical RequirementsThe position may require lifting/moving up to 50 pounds, as well as frequent standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering in classrooms