Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Position Type: ESE Department/Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Date Posted: 11/15/2024Location: District Office/Exceptional Student Education DeptNOVEMBER 15, 2024 VACANCY POSTING FOR 2024-2025 NONINSTRUCTIONAL POSTING PERIOD: NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - UNTIL FILLED For information concerning this position, contact Ms. Patricia Kelly, Director of Exceptional Student Education, at 904-###-#### or contact Human Resources. For salary and transfer information, contact Human Resources. The following noninstructional vacancy is listed in Human Resources for the 2024-2025 school year. POSITION: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) LOCATION: Exceptional Student Education / District Office ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT: 7.50 hours per day/196 Days SALARY RANGE: $33.31/hr - $34.63/hr (While in effect, additional compensation from the Millage initiative will be awarded annually. For the 2024-25 school year, the amount for this position is $5,706 and will be prorated from July 1, 2024.) QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.

Valid Florida license in Physical Therapy.

National Physical Therapy Assistant certification.

Valid Florida driver's license

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: *(1) Consult with supervising therapist, parents, teachers, physicians and others involved with the care of the student *(2) Provide treatment based on current IEP *(3) Maintain records for auditing purposes including daily flow sheets, progress reports and billing notes *(4) Establish schedules of therapy sessions (5) Consult with and provide in-service to classroom teachers and school staff (6) Consult with parents on home therapy activities (7) Select materials and equipment for therapy (8) Assist in developing district procedures for physical therapy (9) Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects. VETERANS' PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND SPOUSES IN COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA AND FEDERAL APPLICABLE LAWS.