Physical Therapist Assistant

Positive Regard Network • Holyoke, MA • 1d ago

Physical Therapist Assistant 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 student\'s 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 Associate\'s 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 school\'s 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.
Job Requirements Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or
work visa required Contact Information Taylor Wallburg, HR Manager 1913
Northampton Street Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040 Phone: 413-538-6860 Fax:
413-533-0828 Email: twallburg@positiveregard.com

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