Pasco County Schools

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant

Reports to:	Site Administrator
Job Group:	School-Related Personnel

FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Job Code:	4206
Salary Schedule:	PG14

This employee is responsible for assisting the physical therapist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of those in this position.

Providing physical therapy to students under the direction of the physical therapist.
Assisting with evaluations and re-evaluations under the supervision of the physical therapist.
Assisting with maintenance of medical, staffing and evaluation records.
Assisting with the design and construction of adaptive equipment.
Contacting physicians, agencies, and other persons to obtain information as directed by the therapist.
Preparing materials for the therapist.
Assisting with the collection of materials and equipment used in providing therapy.
Assisting in maintaining the equipment used in the therapy lab.
Assisting the therapist with clerical duties and data collection.
Assisting students with performance of daily activities.
Performing other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

Licensed as a physical therapy assistant in Florida by the Board of Medical Examiners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a like position.
Expertise in pediatric therapy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, scanners, etc.

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.

Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.