What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Associates In Pediatric Therapy LLC?
About the Role
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital part in providing high-quality therapy services to children and their families in Shelbyville and surrounding communities.
Benefits of Working at Associates in Pediatric Therapy
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 100% Company Provided Life Insurance
- Company provided professional liability insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(K) Match
- Flexible Schedule
- Yearly company retreats and events
Job Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physician-ordered treatment for patients under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Under physicians orders and in collaboration with supervising physical therapist, treat patients.
- Assist with preparing detailed documentation of treatment provided, length of treatment and progress toward outcomes identified in plan of care.
- Follow treatment and therapy plans recommended by physical therapist to suit the individual needs of a diverse population of patients including short- and long-term goals.
- Prepares therapy material and/or equipment for use in therapy activities; adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by patients needs and abilities.
- Help to educate patients, parents, and caregivers.
- Report patient progress and status to appropriate parties including family members, caregiver, or medical professional.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must:
- Hold an Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Hold an applicable and current, unrestricted license.
- Passed national boards.
- Have excellent communication skills: oral and written.
About Us
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) was founded in 2007 by our CEO Renea Sageser to provide clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality services they need closer to home.
We have recently expanded our practices from Kentucky and Indiana to Tennessee.
Here at APT, we prioritize family-centered care to Advance Patients to their next Therapeutic Level.
We value our patients and employees by being 100% family focused, offering flexible employment opportunities, mentorship opportunities, and community involvement.
Since our founding, APT has been awarded Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 6 years consecutively.
We are committed to serving our patients' therapeutic needs and invite passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team.
