What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant - Pediatrics position at First Step Therapy, LLC?
Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
First Step Therapy is currently seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team of therapy professionals at our beautiful Lakeland Clinic!! Providing services to clients 0-21 years old.
Paid training provided for new therapists/ Mentorships
Urgently Hiring!
Sign On Bonus Available.
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for treatment of medically prescribed therapy services, in order to achieve maximum developmental potential, functional gains and independence. The physical therapist must be able to work independently, as well as, in teams and make appropriate decisions based on each patient‘s functional needs. Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Maintain good client relations with facilities and their staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follows patient's treatment goals, and revision of treatment plan when indicated.
- Collaborate with other disciplines on case.
- Collaborate treatment plan with patient/caregiver to establish expectations and communicates treatment plan with support staff.
- Caregiver communication/education.
- Provide skilled physical therapy services (treatment) to the patients.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Strong Manual Therapy Skills
- Pediatric assessments
- Transfer skills
- Ability to physically assist patients in performing functional tasks and therapeutic exercises
- Level II finger printing background
- CPR
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Benefits
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- Professional Liability insurance
- CEU assistance
- Bi-weekly direct payroll deposit
- W-2
- Medical insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Laptop provided upon request
- Company info: http://www.firststep-therapy.com
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Physical therapist Assistant, PTA pediatric, PTA, Polk County, Lakekland!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Lakeland, FL 33801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lakeland, FL 33801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $40
