CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Description

Position:    Physical Therapist Assistant

Reports to: Physical Therapist, Director and Assistant Director of Exceptional Children

Terms of Employment:    10 months, full time
Pay Grade:    67

Pay Range:    $2,644.79 - $4,454.94

FLSA Status:    Non-exempt

Nature of Work

An employee in this class administers physical therapy treatments to students to assist the therapist in relieving disabilities and improve the students' functional activities. The work is guided by individual prescription with the employee planning exact sequences of various activities. The employee is expected to make minor adjustments as needed with medical problems referred to the therapist for solution. Errors in treatment could cause serious harm to students and potential liability for the school system. The employee receives limited supervision.

Education and Experience

Completion of an approved two year program for  physical  therapist  assistants  and  two years of experience as a physical therapist assistant or an equivalent combination of education and experiences.

Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Participates with physical therapist in developing individual treatment programs. Tests and evaluates each student’s strengths, weaknesses and ability to function. Administers a variety of exercises and treatments as
• Evaluates students’
• Prepares records and reports of student's response to treatment. Proposes modification of specific treatment procedures.
• Confers with therapist and school staff to evaluate student Coordinates treatment schedule with therapists and school staff.
• Explains treatment techniques to students, parents and school Processes orders for equipment and supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and their application in an educational environment
• Skill in providing a variety of treatments
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Standing, walking, siting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching are regularly required of the position. The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess patient safety and ability. Capable of exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time) and/or 10-20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time) and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects, equipment and/or perform medium to maximum transfer assists with students.

Special Requirements

License as a physical therapist assistant in North Carolina.

*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.