Physical Therapist Assistant (3702)

Physical Therapist Assistant (3702) JobID: 5307 Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 9/2/2026Location: Multi SchoolDate Available: ASAP Closing Date: Open until filled. Additional Information: Show/HideThis full-time position starts with the 2026-2027 school year. M-F, 8 hrs per day. FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Director of Student Services Physical therapy services necessary for the development of the student's IEP or documented ISP or IEP/ISP include, but are not limited to:Therapy services which are rehabilitative, active, or restorative. These services are designed to correct or compensate for a medical problem and are directed toward the preventions or minimization of disability, and may include: Developing, improving, or restoring motor functionControlling postural deviationsProviding gait training and using assistive devices for physical mobility and dexterityMaintaining maximal performance within a student's capabilities through the use of therapeutic exercises and proceduresQualifications: -Graduated from an Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) therapy program. -hold an active validated PTA license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Competencies:Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parentsAdaptable to different work scenarios and schedules. Able to prioritize efforts in order to achieve a student-focused solutionAble to work in various team-oriented work groups to come to a student-focused solutionAttends to all other duties as assigned Working conditionsMental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presentingPhysical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language. Must be able to lift an individual studentEnvironmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings is a requirement