What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant position at Associates in Pediatric Therapy?
Description
In this role, you will play an important part in helping children and their families receive the therapy services that they need in Loudon and the surrounding communities!
Benefits Of Working At Associates In Pediatric Therapy
Physical Therapist Essential Duties And Responsibilities
PTA Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Our Ideal PT Candidate Has:
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 pride ourselves in establishing a culture that prioritizes family-centered care in order to Advance Patients to their next Therapeutic Level. APT values 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!
APT is always looking for talented, passionate, and committed therapists and support staff to serve our patients’ therapeutic needs. If you are passionate about providing pediatric services to patients and families using a team approach and you have a nature that is self-motivating, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, loyal, and respectful for all areas of diversity we would love to chat with you.
We invite you to learn more about working for APT by visiting our website at https://kidtherapy.org/careers/ and hear from our therapists directly by watching this video --> APT Employee Thoughts
Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
In this role, you will play an important part in helping children and their families receive the therapy services that they need in Loudon and the 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
- Bonus potential
- Yearly company retreats and events
- And so much more!
Physical Therapist Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Examines and evaluates children from birth to age 21 with a variety of congenital and orthopedic conditions to improve mobility through skilled gross motor interventions including but not limited to gait training, equipment and orthotic management, neuromuscular re-education, and therapeutic exercises.
- Work closely with patient’s caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and upholds federal/state licensure and ethical expectations.
PTA Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- 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.
Our Ideal PT Candidate Has:
- Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and hold an applicable and current, unrestricted license to practice (or in the process of obtaining license).
- New Grads Welcome!
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Hold an applicable and current, unrestricted license.
- Passed national boards.
- Excellent communication skills: oral and written.
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 pride ourselves in establishing a culture that prioritizes family-centered care in order to Advance Patients to their next Therapeutic Level. APT values 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!
APT is always looking for talented, passionate, and committed therapists and support staff to serve our patients’ therapeutic needs. If you are passionate about providing pediatric services to patients and families using a team approach and you have a nature that is self-motivating, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, loyal, and respectful for all areas of diversity we would love to chat with you.
We invite you to learn more about working for APT by visiting our website at https://kidtherapy.org/careers/ and hear from our therapists directly by watching this video --> APT Employee Thoughts
Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
