What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA position at REACH Pediatrics Therapy Services PC?
REACH Therapy is looking to add a stellar physical therapist assistant to our TEAM! If you are looking for a place that allows you to make an impact on your community while encouraging professional and self-development, Reach is for YOU!
Our mission is to: provide the highest level quality of care to our patients and their families by fostering a trusting relationship, being a leading community resource, and implementing innovative therapy in a safe environment, one patient at a time. We look forward to meeting you!
POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist in an outpatient pediatric clinic.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
2. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
3. Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
4. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
5. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
6. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
7. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
8. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
9. Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
10. Provides individualized physical therapy treatments to a pediatric population.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association. 2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Paid Holidays
Work Location: In person
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30