Long-Term Substitute Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Lynchburg City Schools • Lynchburg, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Laurel Regional School is seeking a qualified and compassionate Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) to serve in a long-term substitute capacity. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the LPTA will provide school-based physical therapy services to students with disabilities in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and established physical therapy plans.

Requirements

• Current Virginia license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with providing therapy and mobility assistance to students.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric physical therapy experience.
• School-based therapy experience.
• Experience working with children and young adults with significant or multiple disabilities.
• Experience with adaptive seating, mobility equipment, positioning, and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Implement therapeutic activities and interventions designed to improve students’ functional mobility and participation in the educational environment.
• Assist students with positioning, transfers, mobility, gait training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Support the use of wheelchairs, walkers, standers, gait trainers, adaptive seating, and other mobility equipment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and collect data related to student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, nurses, families, and other members of the educational team.
• Provide staff support regarding positioning, transfers, mobility, and equipment use as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Follow all applicable professional, safety, confidentiality, and school procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree