Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Shrub Oak International School•Lake Mohegan, NY

16d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus, which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces. SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals who work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other. We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles: We Care, We are Innovative, We are Collaborative, and We are Resourceful.

Requirements

An associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program is required.
Current New York State Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) required.
Knowledge of therapeutic exercises, mobility support techniques, adaptive equipment, and safe transfer procedures required.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills required.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team is required.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate documentation are required.
Must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
Must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
Must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, or complex behavioral/physical needs preferred.
Experience in a residential, educational, pediatric, or multidisciplinary therapeutic setting strongly preferred.
Experience in educational, residential, pediatric, or therapeutic settings preferred.
Computer literacy and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or electronic documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Support students in improving mobility, strength, coordination, balance, posture, endurance, and functional motor skills.
Assist students with transfers, ambulation, positioning, gait training, and the use of adaptive equipment.
Provide therapeutic interventions in classroom, residential, recreational, and community-based settings as appropriate.
Monitor student performance and communicate observations, progress, and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, student progress, and daily notes in accordance with school, state, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, residential staff, nursing, and related service providers to support student goals and daily functioning.
Maintain therapy spaces, equipment, and supplies in clean, safe, and organized condition.
Follow all safety procedures, infection control practices, and student support protocols.
Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development activities as required.
Support students during transitions, campus mobility, and participation in school activities as needed.
Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and positive working relationships in all student and staff interactions.
Complete and maintain TCIS training and all required compliance trainings and certifications.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support student and campus needs.