Come join our growing team of pediatric therapists! 

Pediatric Therapy Associates is a multidisciplinary company, seeking a dedicated, energetic Physical Therapist Assistant for our Aiken, SC clinic to share and promote our vision of collaborating as a team to provide a patient-centered approach and assist children ages 0-21 reach their highest potential. We provide a supportive environment, offering mentorship and opportunities for advancement as a therapist and a leader. We strive to create a positive company culture, while encouraging the growth and development of every therapist as they make a life-long impact on each child. 

Job description:

•  Provides Physical Therapy services to patients under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist designated by the client facility, in accordance with state regulations.
• Assists Physical Therapist to assess patient to determine problems and goals of each patient in cooperation with physician.
• Utilizes current research to provide therapeutic intervention that is fun and engaging.
• Documents all therapy sessions in an accurate and timely manner according to company policy.
• Communicates with parents regarding plan of care and home exercise programs.
• Collaborates with team members.
• Complies with federal and state Physical Therapy regulations and ethics.
• Adheres to all HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending education workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal/professional networks; participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of rehabilitative treatment techniques in treating across multiple age groups.
• Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of equipment and instruments used in daily activities.
• Assesses and prioritizes tasks, projects and demands.
• Critical thinking skills in the performance of Pediatric Physical Therapy.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with others.
• Maintains good working relationships with community resources, referral sources, agencies, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, parents, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals. 
• Demonstrates initiative with ideas to assist with growing the clinic. 

Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:00 and Friday 9:00-2:00

Benefits:

· Pay can be structured on an hourly or salary basis

• Mentorship program for the first year
• 401K
• Health insurance 
• FSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term, short-term disability
• PTO and paid holidays
• Allowance for CE credits each year
• License Reimbursement 
• Scrubs and apparel are provided 2 times a year
• Moving allowance will be given based on contractual terms