Physical Therapist Assistant (School Based)

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 Work Schedule & Paid Breaks Full Time Monday-Friday 10 Month Position (August-May) Paid School Breaks! (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring) Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends 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