What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Associates in Pediatric Therapy?
Description :
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
In this role, you will play an important part in helping children and their families receive the therapy services that they need in Shelbyville 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
Yearly company retreats and events
The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physician ordered treatment for patients, under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.
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.
Requirements :
Our Ideal Candidate Has :
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.
Get to Know Associates in Pediatric Therapy : 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 ->
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Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
