What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant position at Metro EHS Pediatric Therapy?
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy is currently seeking a pediatric physical therapy assistant (PTA), who would work alongside physical therapists treating physically impaired children. As a pediatric physical therapy assistant, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Your responsibilities include working with patients on specific types of functional training to improve their coordination and balance, modifying toys and equipment to increase independence, documenting the progress of the patients, and discussing the current treatment options and long-term goals with the patient’s parents or guardians. Some administrative duties will also be expected of this role until the case load has been fully established.
About MetroEHS:
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy provides services at our therapy centers across the Metro Detroit area as well as staffing services for Special Education and Healthcare facilities across the state. Our unique strategy to assist others involves many therapy disciplines in one location, creating ease for caregivers of children that may need this approach to succeed. Our services include ABA Therapy, Feeding/Swallowing Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Speech Therapy. Affordable screenings for Speech-Language development, fine & gross motor development, sensory impairment, and autism are also offered.
Qualifications:
- Two-year PTA associate degree program
- PTA licensure issued by the state of Michigan
Pay Rate:
- $23-$31/hour dependent on experience
We care for our clinicians, offering the following to full-time employees:
- 4% matching 401(k) (vested 91st day of employment)
- Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance
- 120 hours (equivalent to 3 weeks) of PTO your first year of employment!
- 100% employer paid group life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a 529 college savings plan
- Productivity bonus potential up to $15,000/year
Additional benefits designed with clinicians in mind:
- Industry leading salary, retirement, and insurance benefits
- Multidisciplinary Approach: We provide ABA, OT, ST and PT all under the same roof! Great opportunity for collaboration!
- Annual conference budget and Free CEUs that do NOT require you to take PTO to attend plus a subscription to online industry specific organizations
- Opportunities and encouragement for advancement within the company: Clinic Directors, Managers, Leads, Clinical Fellow Supervision & supervision of grad students
- MetroEHS invites world-renowned guest speakers to speak to our clinical staff
- Opportunities to participate in research projects and present at State and National Level conferences
- Clinic-based services, no driving required!
- Small caseloads for Speech/OT/PT
- Achievable productivity requirements that yield high payout of productivity bonus
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, with a one-hour lunch break
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
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License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15,000
