Pediatric School-Based Physical Therapy Assistant

888 Open Recruitment; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to support students in Fayetteville, NC. The role requires PTA program completion and NC licensure, with pediatric experience preferred.

You will work under a supervising PT and participate in IEP planning and progress reporting. Responsibilities include documenting treatment, communicating with teachers and families, and ensuring timely submission of required paperwork.

Qualifications

• Prior pediatric experience is preferred.
• Evidence of PTA program completion and NC PTA licensure is required.
• Applicants must upload official transcripts and licensure documentation.

Responsibilities

• Communicates student progress on IEP to the supervising physical therapist and shares relevant information as goals are developed.
• Maintains current PTA licensure and follows North Carolina PT practice guidelines.
• Communicates progress to teachers, parents, and IEP team members and suggests ways to meet goals.
• Documents treatment notes and submits Medicaid billable minutes as required.
• Attends IEP meetings, staff meetings, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric experience

IEP team communication

Education

PTA program completed

NCBOE PTA license

Job description

Cumberland County Schools is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to support students in Fayetteville, NC. The role requires PTA program completion and NC licensure, with pediatric experience preferred.

You will work under a supervising PT and participate in IEP planning and progress reporting. Responsibilities include documenting treatment, communicating with teachers and families, and ensuring timely submission of required paperwork.