JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist Assistant

AIM, Assessment Intervention Management

This position is for the 2024-2025 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a two-year college level curriculum in Physical Therapy Association accredited/ approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current and valid PTA license
• Valid TX Driver's license and safe driving record

JOB DESCRIPTION:

AIM is an award-winning company that has won Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Texas, Top Company Cultures, and is a certified Great Place to Work!

Please visit our website at aimeducate.com to learn more about what we do, read testimonials from clients and other AIMers, as well as view a video we did with the TEA.

AIM has an opening for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Texas to provide services in a K-12 school program. Previous school-based experience is a plus; and candidates must hold a valid PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant license. We are committed to helping children and families, school leaders, and clinicians achieve success.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Coordinates and collaborates with the Physical Therapist to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Participates in conferences to coordinate students' plans for care.
• Personal commitment to driving positive outcomes for students
• Collaborative minded professional with strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and build strong relationships with parents, teachers, and school administrators
• Experience working in schools or with children is beneficial, but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide appropriate, individualized instruction to each student on the caseload
• Observe, record, and report each students reaction to treatment and any changes in their condition or treatment
• Develop schedules that meet the goals of each student
• Provide consultation and assistance to staff as to skills to implement in the classroom
• Establish open, frequent communication with parents, and all related service staff
• Establish and maintain a positive atmosphere in working with staff in order that this atmosphere will be carried over for the student
• Direct instructional services
• Consultation with school staff or other AIM staff members.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.

• Regular District-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, heavy lifting, and moderate carrying.

• May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

• Strong family engagement and communication

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive regional market salary for PTAs

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