Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantManistee Intermediate School District is accepting applications for a part time and full time Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. The full time position offers an excellent benefit package or cash option of $6,000 per year in lieu of health coverage. $2,500 sign on bonus. Send letter of interest including current resume with references by to Devin Wegner, HR Specialist, Manistee ISD, 772 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, MI 49660.The Manistee ISD is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, nor does it condone sexual or other harassment, on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories under federal or applicable state or local law. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training, and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.Responsibilities1. Under the guidance of the physical therapist, provide direct therapy to students with severe impairments, ages 0-3 years old, by following the plans provided to them.2. To assist the physical therapist in the development and revision of individualized therapy programs.3. To assist and train classroom staff in gross motor procedures as well as in lifting, handling and positioning students and in the proper use of positioning equipment.4. To attend classroom team meetings and PLC meetings to consult with classroom staff.5. To assist the physical therapist in developing and maintaining reports on students.6. To accept responsibility for the student's personal care, wellbeing and environment throughout treatment.7. To provide instruction within designated community settings in order that students may meet individualized educational goals and objectives.8. Assists PT in creating mobility and positioning program for each student. Trains staff on how to implement and monitor the program.9. Assists therapist in annually obtaining a prescription for each student receiving PT services. Prescription must be signed by an MD or DO per Medicaid billing requirement.10. To maintain documentation for all sessions including attendance records, data and Medicaid billing.11. Maintain, monitor and adjust inventory of mobility equipment throughout the school setting.12. Attend IEP/MET meetings with appropriate paperwork/documentation provided by the PT.13. Other duties as assigned.Performance will be evaluated by the supervisor.