Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant; L.P.T

Overview

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (L.P.T.A.) at School City of Hammond. The PTA works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to support students with physical disabilities and mobility challenges in accessing their educational environment.

• Associate’s degree from a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Indiana state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant, issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents preferred; experience in educational or pediatric settings is highly desirable.
• CPR and First Aid certification recommended.

• Implement individualized therapy programs as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist students in accessing the school environment, including classrooms, playgrounds, cafeterias, and transportation.
• Document student performance, progress, and responses to treatment; communicate observations to the supervising PT.
• Prepare and maintain therapy equipment, adaptive devices, and materials for student use.
• Collaborate with teachers, aides, related service providers, and families to integrate therapy strategies into daily routines.
• Assist with data collection for progress monitoring and IEP documentation.
• Support safe positioning, transfers, and mobility throughout the school day.
• Follow all state practice regulations, district policies, and ethical guidelines for PTAs.
• Participate in professional development and training as required.
• Any additional duties as assigned by the director or building principal.

• Knowledge of pediatric motor development, school-based physical therapy practices, and common childhood disabilities.
• Familiarity with IEPs and the role of physical therapy in special education services.
• Ability to follow detailed treatment plans, collect accurate data, and communicate effectively with the supervising PT.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with students, families, and multidisciplinary school teams.
• Skills in safe handling, positioning, and use of adaptive/assistive equipment.
• Organizational skills to manage schedules across multiple school sites if required.
• Flexibility, patience, and creativity in supporting students in diverse learning environments.

185 Days. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or push up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Information Contained In This Job Description Is For compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals holding this position may perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Primary and Secondary Education

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