What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant position at OT Connection?
We're seeking a vibrant, passionate, and energetic pediatric physical therapy assistant to join our collaborative team of speech, occupational, and physical therapists in supporting pediatric clients and their families, All therapy services are provided in our state-of-the-art clinic located in Pflugerville, TX with convenient access to both I-35 and 130 toll road. No need to travel to school, home, or community settings! Our clinic features three fully-stocked sensory gyms and an expansive outdoor playground! Enjoy regularly collaborating with your fellow physical therapists, who carry a combined 20 years' experience in pediatric interventions. Collaborate frequently with clinicians in other disciplines, treating together and problem solving to create holistic treatment plans that support the whole child.
Physical Therapy assistants are responsible for carrying out the established plan of care from their supervising Physical Therapist with regular communication and collaboration on all patients.
Here's what you can expect from us:
- A welcoming and inclusive team of clinicians
- Supportive, on-site Clinic Owner/Director
- Variety of age-appropriate, creative therapy materials and supplies! Our clinic has an extensive selection of toys, materials, and therapy tools to support clients with diverse needs
- On-site, weekly team meeting with all disciplines to collaborate and troubleshoot
- Administrative team that handles all scheduling, with built in admin time for paperwork and documentation in each clinician's schedule
- Guaranteed hours (35-40 hours, depending on your schedule and clinic's current needs); With flexibility for ½ day off/weekly
- Health Insurance benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Paid time off
- Professional Liability Insurance reimbursement
What we're looking for:
- Energetic, creative, flexible, and self-driven clinician with a passion for supporting pediatric clients and their families
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a robust understanding of evidence-based practice
- Ability to manage a diverse caseload of clients, including working with individuals with Autism, postural and motor control concerns, balance and equilibrium skills, gait, muscular strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility, coordination skills, and developmental delays
- Passion for creating programs that improve client's functional communication skills through play-based, functional activities
- Team-oriented attitude, with a willingness to jump in to support fellow team members, as needed
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must carry a TX license as a physical therapy assistant
- One year experience in pediatric physical therapy, preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
In our staff survey in February 2024, our PTs raved about their supportive team, varied caseloads of clients, and ability to co-treat with occupational and speech therapists! Check out our Facebook page to see what our team is up to, including our most exciting events of the year – Splash Week, Halloween Week, and Winter Wonderland week! Our team has fun year-round, but we have even more fun on those weeks!
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to join a locally-owned, family-centered, inclusive multi-disciplinary pediatric clinic!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Pflugerville, TX (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pflugerville, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $36