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Physical Therapist Assistant

Point Quest Group
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WE ARE HIRING A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) IN SACRAMENTO! APPLY TODAY!

Who We Are: Jabbergym has a well-established community reputation for inspiring children to have fun while providing them with the tools to realize their fullest potential. Our collaborative, caring, and skilled therapists are catalysts for goal achievement as they address the needs of the whole child.

Purpose of the Position: Under supervision from a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant will provide direct and consultative physical therapy services to designated students to provide quality, discipline-specific treatment for children with motor and coordination delays, emotional disturbance, developmental delays, cognitive delays, intellectual disabilities, other disabilities, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and other health impairments.

 

Job Group Classification: Jabbergym

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $50,000 - $75,000/ Yr

Depending on experience:

PTA 0-5 Years $50,000 - $60,000

PTA 5-10 Years $60,000 - $67,000

PTA 10+ Years $67,000 - $75,000

 

Why Should You Apply?

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Life, Legal & Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Vacation for full-time employees
  • Sick pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts with AT&T
  • Team environment
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  • Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation

 

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

  • May participate in the assessment of gross motor and fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor function.
  • Determines therapeutic goals in conjunction with the physical therapist.
  • Participates in IEP meetings as assigned.
  • Utilizes a collaborative, team approach in working with therapists, teachers, parents, and classroom team members.
  • Adheres to company rules and regulations related to work hours and student schedules.
  • Provides intervention services to students to meet goals, as established through the IEP.
  • Consults, instructs, and assists classroom team members regarding positioning and handling, curricular access strategies, and the utilization of intervention programs under your supervisor’s directive.
  • Assists in administrative duties.
  • Assists in determining and meeting students’ adaptive equipment needs.
  • Flexible and an ability to work through challenging behaviors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

For Employees Assigned To Schools Full-Time

  • Although employment is at-will, Therapists are expected to work 206 days during the school year (consisting of 200 in-person student instruction days and related preparation time, plus six (6) days of instructional and training days, and may be asked to attend additional scheduled events (i.e., Open House) on school days).
  • Point Quest’s operational calendar runs from July 1 to June 30. The school year, including Extended School Year classes (ESY), generally runs from approximately August to mid-July. A schedule will be announced for each job site each year. 2-3 days of training and new hire orientation are generally scheduled for the first week of August. Vacation is strongly encouraged to be taken during school breaks and during summer. We request that therapists avoid scheduling vacations during ESY and scheduled trainings.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

  • Confidentiality
  • Adherence to Company policies and procedures
  • Accurate work product
  • Timeliness in completing assignments
  • Positive team attitude
  • Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
  • Staff development and training
  • Improved personal professional growth and education
  • Demonstration of good decision making
  • Positive customer service attitude and communications
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality

 

Minimum Skills or Qualifications:

  • Valid Physical Therapy Assistant Certification from the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)
  • Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning and/or social and emotional problems.
  • DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
  • Pro-Act, CPI and/or CPR certification helpful
  • Working knowledge of standard business practices and procedures
  • Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written documentation skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed information
  • Proficient written and verbal English language communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manner
  • Reliability, dependability, and flexibility

 

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.

Jabbergym is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest