What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at IMPACT Therapy?
Job description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
We are currently seeking a Full Time – Physical Therapy Assistant for a pediatric facility serving children 0 – 21 years in age. This outpatient facility provides integrated services of PT, OT, ST, MT and Art Therapy.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide intervention, reassessment and modified interventions to client’s birth to 21 years as necessary to achieve goals and outcomes using evidence based practices according to Florida Board of Physical Therapy
- Educate staff and families on best practices and intervention plans
- Advocate for client’s needs regarding durable medical equipment and special assistance in classrooms, etc.
- Create daily notes and necessary documentation to provide treatment
- Promptly records daily charges for services
- Provide parent training and home education strategies for clients
- Maintain licensure, continuing education CEUs, and liability insurance
- Team player with co-workers regarding the best treatment approaches and strategies for client’s best outcomes
- Maintain safe and clean working environment and equipment for clients
- Coordinate/Provide necessary information to outside vendors providing equipment and services to clients
- Ensure clients POCs, authorizations, and Form G is current
- Request authorizations as needed to maintain treatment
- Attend requested staff meetings, IFSP/Early Steps Meetings, MTPS, and/or necessary trainings
- Perform job duties with the following attributes: Climbing, Carrying, Kneeling, Squatting, Bending Forward, Balancing.
- Accept potential hazards to include the following (non-inclusive) list: Sprains, Strains, Bumps, Bites, Exposure to Infectious Diseases
- Perform other duties as may be assigned
FACILITY HOURS: Open Monday through Friday from 8 – 6pm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay options with or without benefits.
IMPACT Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IMPACT Therapy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, genetic information status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender, or any other legally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, ability to meet job requirements, merit, and business need.
IMPACT Therapy is Drug Free Workplace.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- Pediatric: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy Assistant License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $33
