Physical Therapist Assistant

Reports To : Physical Therapist and Director of Exceptional Children's Program

Terms of Employment : Full Time 10 Months

Salary : NC State Salary Schedule

FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt : Exempt

Qualifications :

• Completion of an accredited educational curriculum for physical therapist assistants and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be licensed as a physical therapist assistant in North Carolina
Supervises :
• None

Essential Job Functions :

An employee in this class assists a physical therapist with delivering therapy to students with physical handicaps. Employee works with therapist to develop or improve students' underlying skills that are prerequisites for academic learning. Employee is responsible for adapting furniture, toys, clothes and equipment for use in therapy and for caring for materials and equipment used in therapy. Employee washes equipment, toys, mats, etc., with anti-bacterial soap between student's uses to prevent the spread of disease. Employee also coordinates a feeding program for students in therapy, ensuring that teachers and cafeteria staff are aware of food allergies, special diets, etc., required by students. Employee generally monitors the safety and well-being of physical therapy students.

The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements :

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Physical Therapist Assistant job classification within the Exceptional Children's Program of Hoke County Schools. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to :

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.