Adapted Aquatics Physical Therapy Aide

Western-Pennsylvania-School-For-Blind-Children-1; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in Pittsburgh is seeking an Aquatic Physical Therapy Aide to support the Physical Therapy team with safe, effective aquatic services for students with complex needs.

The role involves assisting therapists during sessions, helping with positioning, transfers, showering and dressing, and maintaining a clean therapy environment, while also supporting transportation, scheduling, and equipment projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Rehab experience preferred but not required.
• Lifeguard certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists during treatment sessions with students in the water and outside of the pool.
• Maintain a clean work environment and sanitize equipment after student use.
• Position, transfer, shower, and dress students as needed before and after aquatic therapy sessions.
• Provide necessary documentation for attendance and programming; assist with scheduling.
• Assist students daily during transportation in the morning and afternoon.
• Order supplies and equipment when needed.
• Assist Rehab Tech with equipment projects and deliveries; build, clean and repair rehab equipment as needed.

Skills

Rehab experience

Lifeguard certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pittsburgh - Main Campus - Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Position Type: Full Time

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

Located in the heart of Oakland, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is a one-of-a-kind educational experience committed to empowering our students to realize their full potential. The School also provides vital early intervention and outreach services to visually impaired students, with or without additional challenges, throughout western Pennsylvania. Founded in 1887, our School is best equipped to care for and educate students with visual impairments. As a private institution chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School educates approximately 200 enrolled students from 80-85 school districts within western Pennsylvania.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Aquatic Physical Therapy Aide supports the Physical Therapy team in providing safe, effective aquatic therapy services to students with complex needs. The role assists therapists during treatment sessions, including helping with student positioning, transfers, showering, and dressing before and after pool activities, while also maintaining a clean and sanitized therapy environment. The aide also supports student transportation, attendance and program documentation, scheduling, supply ordering, and rehabilitation equipment projects, including building, cleaning, and repairing equipment as needed.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Working Schedule: 187 days per year; Monday through Friday from 7:30a-3:30p.

Compensation: to be determined based on education, experience, and certifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist therapists as needed during treatment sessions with students in the water and outside of the pool.
• Maintain clean work environment and sanitizing equipment after student use.
• To position, transfer, shower, and dress students as needed before and after aquatic therapy sessions.
• To provide necessary documentation for attendance and programming. Assist with scheduling as needed.
• To assist students daily during transportation in the morning and afternoon.
• To order supplies and equipment when needed.
• Assist Rehab Tech with equipment projects and deliveries. Build, clean and repair rehab equipment as needed
• To perform other duty as assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Rehab experience preferred but not required.
• Lifeguard certification preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, transfer, and assist participants throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely assist participants with mobility and personal care needs.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergencies.