Physical Therapist Assistant

Dayton Area School Consortium; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Educational Service Center seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide therapy under a licensed therapist, supporting student mobility and educational participation.

Qualification includes a valid OT/PT Assistant license and Ohio Pupil Services credentials, plus fingerprinting clearance. The role is full-time at the Regional Center in Dayton, OH, with duties spanning documentation, equipment adaptation, and collaborative service delivery to students.

Qualifications

• Valid OT/PT Assistant license and Ohio Pupil Services credentials.
• Knowledge of Ohio Schools Medicaid Program covered services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to professional conduct and ethical standards.
• Fingerprinting and criminal records check cleared.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic interventions under licensed therapist.
• Assist students to improve mobility, functional participation, and skills.
• Support classroom positioning, joint alignment, and posture.
• 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

Ability to work independently

Professional conduct

Education

OT/PT Assistant license

Pupil Services credentials

Job description

• Position Type: Student Services/ Physical Therapy Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Montgomery County ESC Regional Center

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

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Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Location: Montgomery County ESC - Regional Center

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Commensurate with education & experience

Full/Part-Time: Full-Time

Days: 185

Who We Are:

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio.#WeAreMCESC!

What You'll Do:

• Implement therapeutic interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist.
• Assist students to improve mobility, restore function, and enhance educational participation. Guide students in therapy regimens and proper use of equipment to develop strength, coordination, and fine motor skills.
• Support classroom positioning, joint alignment, and postural stability.
• Develop activities to improve sensory processing and functional daily living skills.
• Conduct activity/environmental analysis to remove barriers to participation.
• Assist with assistive technology assessments and equipment adaptations.
• Document therapy progress and submit reports for review.
• Support in-service presentations and maintain therapy supplies and equipment.

What You'll Bring:

• Valid OT/PT Assistant license and Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services credentials.
• Knowledge of Ohio Schools Medicaid Program covered services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to professional conduct and ethical standards.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).

Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Postings current as of 8/21/2026 12:51:51 PM CST.