Long-Term Substitute Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location: Laurel Regional Program

Reports to: Director of the Laurel Regional Program

Date: 09/29/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Laurel Regional School is seeking a qualified and compassionate Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) to serve in a long-term substitute capacity.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the LPTA will provide school-based physical therapy services to students with disabilities in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and established physical therapy plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct physical therapy services as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Implement therapeutic activities and interventions designed to improve students’ functional mobility and participation in the educational environment.
• Assist students with positioning, transfers, mobility, gait training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Support the use of wheelchairs, walkers, standers, gait trainers, adaptive seating, and other mobility equipment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and collect data related to student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, nurses, families, and other members of the educational team.
• Provide staff support regarding positioning, transfers, mobility, and equipment use as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Follow all applicable professional, safety, confidentiality, and school procedures.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Current Virginia license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with providing therapy and mobility assistance to students.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Pediatric physical therapy experience.
• School-based therapy experience.
• Experience working with children and young adults with significant or multiple disabilities.
• Experience with adaptive seating, mobility equipment, positioning, and transfers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of procedures, activities, and equipment used in physical therapy.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel to more than one work location in the course of a day if assigned to an itinerant position

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

SALARY:

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS:

START DATE:

2026-2027