Covelo Group
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Covelo Group, Hemet, California, United States, 92543
Overview
Covelo Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join its Educational Services team. If you're looking for a rewarding career meeting the unique needs of students in a school setting, this could be the role for you.
Covelo Group's expert recruiters connect qualified allied health professionals with school districts across the U.S. We don't place our applicants in just any job - we partner with you to match you with the right position to match your skills and advance your unique career goals.
Job Summary
As a school PTA, you will work under the direction of a physical therapist to offer PT services to students with functional limitations or disabilities. You will be responsible for supporting a PT in providing prescribed interventions to students according to the parameters set forth in their individual education plans (IEP). You may also be asked to assist with PT evaluations, document student interventions, and progress, and relay your observations to a supervising PT.
Your students will vary in age from grades K-12, to be determined by the school district. You will work to help students overcome physical learning barriers and maximize their ability to participate fully in a school environment. Prescribed therapies may focus on developing strength, range of motion, or balance; gait training; improving gross motor control; and/or practice using assistive devices such as a wheelchair, cane, or walker.
We are looking for a versatile PT A who is willing to collaborate with a diverse group of students, educators, therapists, and administrators. Our ideal applicant is compassionate, steady under pressure, and capable of meeting the needs of students who require specialized PT support.
Benefits Package
Competitive compensationHealth benefits eligibility after 30 days (medical, dental, vision)401(k) retirement savingsHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionQualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist program that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)Experience
Prior PTA experience working in a school setting is preferred but not requiredLicensure and Certifications
Current Physical therapist assistant licensure within the state of practiceBLS certification
At Covelo Group, we advocate for our candidates to secure the best possible compensation and benefits packages available. What's more, we'll guide you every step of the way, offering 24/7 on-call employer support. If you're looking to take your school district career to the next level, we want to hear from you today!
Covelo Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join its Educational Services team. If you're looking for a rewarding career meeting the unique needs of students in a school setting, this could be the role for you.
Covelo Group's expert recruiters connect qualified allied health professionals with school districts across the U.S. We don't place our applicants in just any job - we partner with you to match you with the right position to match your skills and advance your unique career goals.
Job Summary
As a school PTA, you will work under the direction of a physical therapist to offer PT services to students with functional limitations or disabilities. You will be responsible for supporting a PT in providing prescribed interventions to students according to the parameters set forth in their individual education plans (IEP). You may also be asked to assist with PT evaluations, document student interventions, and progress, and relay your observations to a supervising PT.
Your students will vary in age from grades K-12, to be determined by the school district. You will work to help students overcome physical learning barriers and maximize their ability to participate fully in a school environment. Prescribed therapies may focus on developing strength, range of motion, or balance; gait training; improving gross motor control; and/or practice using assistive devices such as a wheelchair, cane, or walker.
We are looking for a versatile PT A who is willing to collaborate with a diverse group of students, educators, therapists, and administrators. Our ideal applicant is compassionate, steady under pressure, and capable of meeting the needs of students who require specialized PT support.
Benefits Package
Competitive compensationHealth benefits eligibility after 30 days (medical, dental, vision)401(k) retirement savingsHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionQualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist program that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)Experience
Prior PTA experience working in a school setting is preferred but not requiredLicensure and Certifications
Current Physical therapist assistant licensure within the state of practiceBLS certification
At Covelo Group, we advocate for our candidates to secure the best possible compensation and benefits packages available. What's more, we'll guide you every step of the way, offering 24/7 on-call employer support. If you're looking to take your school district career to the next level, we want to hear from you today!