Physical Therapy Assistant

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of a Physical Therapy Assistant.  We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community.  Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.  

District Mission: “Graduating all students to be college and career ready; challenging, inspiring, and empowering them to be healthy and productive citizens.”

The Gorge Lifestyle: 

The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River, just 84 miles east of Portland, The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.  Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind, snow, and whitewater sports, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and more!  Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail, history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel, with a population just over 13,000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually, The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products, including world-renowned cherries, grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College, which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest, Google’s Data Center, numerous orchards, vineyards, wineries, craft breweries and a thriving business community.

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Application Process:  All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents:  

1. Letter of interest;
2. Current Resume;
3. Three (3) recent letters of reference

SALARY:

$28.53-$33.08 (non-PERS)

$30.35-$35.19 (PERS)

Job Purpose Statement/s:

The PTA assists in implementing motor plans designed to support student  engagement across various settings, including school, community, and home. The PTA contributes to creating inclusive learning  environments by participating in professional development activities for staff and district partners. Under the supervision and  guidance of the PT, the PTA follows state regulations for delegation of duties and frequency of supervision, ensuring that all tasks  are carried out effectively and in compliance with professional standards. 

Qualifications:

1. Associate’s degree (AA) with a certificate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program or equivalent from a two-year  college or technical school. 

2. Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license from the Oregon Physical Therapy Licensing Board is required.

3. Two or more years of clinical experience in an educational or pediatric setting is preferred. 

4. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors. 

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or duties associated with this position. The  supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it’s deemed necessary. 

1. Consult and collaborate regularly with supervising physical therapist. 

2. Maintain detailed records of treatment, observation, and progress of each student’s functioning, abilities, and use of adaptive  equipment. 

3. Display knowledge of, or is able to, research etiology characteristics and prognosis of major handicapping conditions.

4. Display knowledge of normal developmental sequences and gross motor skills. 

5. Provide physical therapy services and treatments in the areas of gross motor development, adaptive equipment, and mobility.

6. Attend IFSP, IEP, and other team meetings to assist the education team in the development of appropriate goals, objectives,  modifications, accommodations, and strategies for identified students on the caseload with the support of the supervising physical  therapist. 

7. Design, construct, and adapt materials and equipment to provide support in the educational setting.

8. Serve as a resource, consultant, and trainer to provide suggestions, trainings, and/or equipment for use by students, educators,  and/or families. 

9. Assist specialists (OT, PT, SLP, vision, etc.), families, and school staff with selection, procurement, and use of relevant assistive  technology. 

10. Instructs education staff in appropriate body mechanics, positioning, and handling and mobility needs of the student to support  educational goals/program with support of supervising physical therapist. 

11. Ability to synthesize and integrate clinical, educational, and interpersonal issues regarding change, disabilities, grief, and loss.

12. Participate in Medicaid billing process for school-based services as directed. 

Workplace Expectations

1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.

2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator  practices. 

3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and  CIPA. 

4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently  with minimal supervision. 

5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.

6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when  working with others and maintaining professional dress standards. 

7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal  and public distribution. 

8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.

9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed. 10. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds as well as ability to sit for extended periods of time in vehicle, desk and various sized  school furniture.  

11. Ability to occasionally bend, squat, twist, climb stairs and sit on the floor.  

12. Ability to provide own transportation to school, preschools, community settings and homes in locations throughout a three county  region.

Supervisory Responsibility: Gives direction to student and/or volunteer workers.

Language Skills:

−  Knowledge of English and designated foreign language. In both written and verbal form; use correct punctuation, grammar and spelling.

−  Ability to read and comprehend instructions given orally and/or in writing. 

−  Ability to write simple correspondence. 

−  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, volunteers, coworkers or other employees.

Mathematical Skills:

−  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

−  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Reading Ability:

−  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.

2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Biligual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.

Salary : $29 - $33