In-School Physical Therapist Assistant: Elevate Student Mobility

Montgomery County Educational Service Center; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Educational Service Center is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to work at the Regional Center in Dayton, OH. The PTA will implement interventions under a licensed therapist and help students improve mobility and participate in educational activities.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, supporting equipment use, and coordinating therapy supplies. Minimum qualifications include an Ohio PTA license and Pupil Services credentials; fingerprinting is

Qualifications

• Valid PTA license issued by the state of Ohio.
• Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic interventions under licensed therapist supervision.
• Assist students to improve mobility and functional participation.
• Support classroom positioning, alignment, and postural stability.
• Develop activities to improve sensory processing and daily living skills.
• Conduct activity/environmental analyses to remove participation barriers.
• Assist with assistive technology assessments and equipment adaptations.
• Document therapy progress and submit reports for review.
• Support in-service presentations and maintain therapy supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Documentation

Mobility/therapy support

Education

PTA license (Ohio)

Pupil Services credentials (Ohio)

Job description

Montgomery County Educational Service Center is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to work at the Regional Center in Dayton, OH. The PTA will implement interventions under a licensed therapist and help students improve mobility and participate in educational activities.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, supporting equipment use, and coordinating therapy supplies. Minimum qualifications include an Ohio PTA license and Pupil Services credentials; fingerprinting is