What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pat-time Physical Therapist Assistant position at McCarthy-Teszler School?
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be licensed in the state of South Carolina as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Applicant should have minimum 3 years of experience, preferably some in pediatrics. A basic knowledge of motor development and adaptive equipment/assistive devices is required.
- Applicant should have no physical limitations and should be capable of lifting 50 pounds.
REPORTS TO: Principal of McCarthy Teszler School
POSITION DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The physical therapist assistant in the public school system is responsible for direct patient care in a variety of school settings. This position requires travel throughout Spartanburg County. The individual must be able to work independently, following a schedule, and be flexible enough to change schedules with short notice. Work settings include public schools, homebound settings, and a therapeutic pool.
- The physical therapist assistant is expected to exercise good judgment in patient care related decisions and communicate with the physical therapists any concerns or issues impacting the care of those patients.
- The physical therapist assistant is required to complete necessary patient documentation and other paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, following procedural guidelines established by the schools and reimbursement sources (Medicaid).
Your application will be processed when we are in receipt of the items listed below:
1. Completed Application via Spartanburg School District 7 website at www.spartanburg7.org.
2. A 2-Step Tuberculin skin test that has been completed within the last year. This can be uploaded to your application or submitted to the Human Resources Department.
3. Copies of transcripts verifying your educational background. This can be uploaded to your application or submitted to the Human Resources Department.
4. Two (2) references that are familiar with your work performance (at least one professional). You MUST provide emails for your references via the application process.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OVER 60 DAYS WILL BE DEACTIVATED.
Spartanburg County School District No. 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the employment provision (Title I) of the American With Disabilities Act of 1990. EOE Spartanburg School District 7 does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any sexual or gender based harassment is encouraged to be reported to Spartanburg District 7, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Dr. Kira L. Reaves, 864-594-4400, klreaves@spart7.org.
