Physical Therapist Assistant (School Based)

Work Schedule & Paid Breaks

• Full Time Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm!
• 10 Month Position (August-May)
• Paid School Breaks! (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring)
• Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our staff both professionally and personally, including:

• Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Accel is a private, nonprofit organization for children and young adults with special needs, ages 5-22. Accel provides innovative, individualized and comprehensive educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life skills, and transitional services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities including autism, intellectual, physical disabilities and health impairments.

SUMMARY:

Provides physical therapy treatments under supervision of a physical therapist. The PTA will provide various gross motor treatments for students with physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral challenges through collaboration with teachers, parents and other related service providers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in planning and collaborating with teachers to provide physical therapy treatments.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to implement therapeutic and educational programs.
• Provide gross motor treatments in a variety of settings (classroom, playground, aquatic area, etc.).
• Training classroom staff on safe lifting techniques and utilizing adaptive equipment.
• Routinely inspecting, maintaining and if needed, repairing adaptive equipment.
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with teachers and related service providers.
• Maintaining an accurate record keeping system.
• Maintain attendance and hourly contact records for Medicaid.
• Submit Medicaid billing as directed.
• Assists with maintaining therapy department equipment and materials.
• Participates in school meetings, in-services, and committees designed to improve/enhance the overall school program. Contribute to the professional growth of colleagues by providing relevant in-services.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Valid Arizona Board of Physical Therapy PTA certificate.
• Obtain an AHCCCS number for submission of Medicaid billing
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a required background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Students may exhibit inappropriate physical behavior which may include hitting, biting, kicking, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Physical Therapist Assistant Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person