Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Benefits/Perks
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Careers Advancement
Job Summary
Home health pediatric physical therapist assistants are central to the care team and key in helping to maximize a child’s potential with activities of daily living. If you are interested in seeing children in their own environment, where you can provide ongoing training and support to families, plus have flexibility and autonomy over your own schedule, pediatric home health just may be your best choice! This is a flexible, part-time position, but with consistency week to week.
Responsibilities
Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT
Provide evidence-based direct intervention with children in their place of residence
Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
Work under the supervision of an PT:
Promptly communicating any patient concerns or changes in status
Consulting with PT with regard to suggested changes in treatment
Participating in child and family education as delegated by the PT
Submit required documentation in a timely manner
Qualifications
Active State Physical Therapist Assistant License
Current CPR with BLS card
Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Physical Requirements
Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Disclaimer
Jobs are posted by independently owned and operated provider agencies. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of the agency. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the agency location.
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