Center School part of the Positive Regard Network (Chicopee/Holyoke MA) invites applicants for the position of Physical Therapist Assistant. Position is full time 52 weeks per year. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including four weeks of vacation time. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will provide physical therapy services to students as outlined in the students IEP both through individual and group services as well as mentoring and training staff in supporting PT services for the student in daily classroom work. This position requires an Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assisting as well as licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions Division of Professional Licensure as a Registered Physical Therapy Assistant. There is a preference for a candidate who also maintains Connecticut licensure as we also have programming in Enfield CT. Position Responsibilities:Under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist assists students with exercise programs gait and balance training and other therapeutic interventions.As assigned provides supervision mentoring and training for all staff delivering physical therapy services in the school.Creates supports and implements by action ADL transitional and travel skill protocols for students.Assist with IEP goal development and implementation in conjunction with Physical Therapist.Implements treatment plans/programs designed by Physical Therapist. Assists with physical therapy assessments with students including the schools swimming pool as a therapeutic environment and prepares correspondence reports as needed.Prepares updates and reports for presentation at district team meetings and attends team meetings if requested by Physical Therapist. Monitors student progress; collects data on student progress and documents activities and outcomes.Adheres to professional licensure standards while upholding the school model of treatment.Assists students in use of adaptive equipment. Performs maintenance and repair tasks related to school and student equipment.Maintains professional licensure and participates in conferences workshops or other courses for professional development.Confers with parents doctors nurses therapists and counselors with regard to student physical therapy needs.EEO
Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
