Pediatric PTA

At Bilingual Therapies of South Florida we are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant to help children improve their mobility and move forward. If you are a PTA, you will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.

Location: Kendall, outpatient pediatric ages 2-18

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

• Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• Licence to practice or relevant certification
• Associate or BS degree in PTA

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $45