Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
THERAPY 2000 is a mission-driven provider of home-based pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services for Texas families. The Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant helps children grow and reach their potential by providing physical therapy in their homes. The role delivers treatments under the goals and treatment plans established by a supervising Physical Therapist, partners with caregivers on home exercise programs, and coordinates care with other providers and disciplines. The assistant also completes required patient visits and documentation and follows agency policies and applicable laws and professional standards.
Requirements
- Hold a current, active license to practice Physical Therapy in Texas.
- Demonstrate an innovative spirit and a history of reliability.
- Be flexible in shifting resources and priorities according to business needs.
- Be able to use common workplace technology, including a laptop computer, phone, email, and web browser.
- Be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of experience as a pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Experience in a home-health setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy treatments under the goals and treatment plans of a Supervising Physical Therapist.
- Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients’ caregivers.
- Collaborate and coordinate care between providers and disciplines as a member of patients’ medical neighborhoods.
- Complete the minimum number of patient visits required by the agency each week.
- Complete patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and other required paperwork by deadlines.
- Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards for high-quality patient care.
- Perform duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Adhere to applicable rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and federal, state, and local laws for home-health pediatric physical therapy.
Benefits
- Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees.
- Continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
- Company-issued laptop computer.
- Company-sponsored 401(k) program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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