CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL
Physical Therapist Assistant - JOB ID# 13676
CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL, Windsor, Connecticut, us, 06006
Physical Therapist Assistant - JOB ID# 13676
Location: Windsor/Bloomfield, CT.
Job Description Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.
Position Summary Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides appropriate intervention services designed to enhance student learning potential and participation in a variety of educational environments. Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to collaborate with the supervising PT, educators, parents, and other school support staff. The PTA reports to the supervising PT and assigned department supervisor.
Duties/Responsibilities
Contribute information to PT for screenings and evaluations, developing measurable goals, and planning interventions.
Collaborate with the PT to implement therapeutic interventions that are educationally relevant and necessary.
Communicate student’s progress, present level of performance, and proposed recommendations with educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals or agencies as appropriate.
Document all therapy services including daily contact notes, training, Medicaid billing when required, and draft progress summaries.
Maintain and submit time records for billing purposes on such activities as travel, direct/indirect services, and prior approved projects.
Collaborate, consult, train, and monitor professionals and paraprofessionals involved with the implementation of physical therapy interventions or strategies (under the supervision of the PT).
Seek input from PT when required.
Consult schools and districts regarding student, staff, and system needs.
Attend meetings as appropriate including school team, IEP meetings (once competency is established), staff meetings, and in-services.
Participate in and facilitate in-service education, training, and professional development for related service staff and school personnel as needed.
Maintain routine inspection of therapy equipment, order supplies, and maintain inventory. If products are damaged, discontinue use and seek repair or replacement.
Maintain knowledge of school system practice including influences of disabilities on learning and participation, laws and regulations, assessments, interventions, and service delivery models.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree (AA) and completion of all fieldwork educational requirements.
State of Connecticut License by the Department of Public Health.
Travel Requirements Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Standing (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
Walking (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
Sitting (occasionally, less than 1/3)
Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3)
Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (continually, more than 2/3)
Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3)
Lifting up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
Carrying up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
Ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity
Benefits
Group Health Insurance Plans
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
Comprehensive benefit time package
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
Credit Union Access
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Network Groups
Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
Disclaimer Statement The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Medical Practices
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Job Description Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.
Position Summary Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides appropriate intervention services designed to enhance student learning potential and participation in a variety of educational environments. Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to collaborate with the supervising PT, educators, parents, and other school support staff. The PTA reports to the supervising PT and assigned department supervisor.
Duties/Responsibilities
Contribute information to PT for screenings and evaluations, developing measurable goals, and planning interventions.
Collaborate with the PT to implement therapeutic interventions that are educationally relevant and necessary.
Communicate student’s progress, present level of performance, and proposed recommendations with educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals or agencies as appropriate.
Document all therapy services including daily contact notes, training, Medicaid billing when required, and draft progress summaries.
Maintain and submit time records for billing purposes on such activities as travel, direct/indirect services, and prior approved projects.
Collaborate, consult, train, and monitor professionals and paraprofessionals involved with the implementation of physical therapy interventions or strategies (under the supervision of the PT).
Seek input from PT when required.
Consult schools and districts regarding student, staff, and system needs.
Attend meetings as appropriate including school team, IEP meetings (once competency is established), staff meetings, and in-services.
Participate in and facilitate in-service education, training, and professional development for related service staff and school personnel as needed.
Maintain routine inspection of therapy equipment, order supplies, and maintain inventory. If products are damaged, discontinue use and seek repair or replacement.
Maintain knowledge of school system practice including influences of disabilities on learning and participation, laws and regulations, assessments, interventions, and service delivery models.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree (AA) and completion of all fieldwork educational requirements.
State of Connecticut License by the Department of Public Health.
Travel Requirements Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Standing (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
Walking (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
Sitting (occasionally, less than 1/3)
Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3)
Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (continually, more than 2/3)
Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3)
Lifting up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
Carrying up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
Ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity
Benefits
Group Health Insurance Plans
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
Comprehensive benefit time package
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
Credit Union Access
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Network Groups
Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
Disclaimer Statement The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Medical Practices
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