Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health•Irving, TX

13d•$42,000 - $86,000

About The Position

A certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will assist a Physical Therapist in implementing a treatment plan to assist pediatric patients with physical, neurological, cognitive, and social/emotional disabilities or delays by planning and administering physical therapy services in the home and community.

Requirements

Texas State PTA License
Current CPR certification
A minimum of 1 yr. of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides quality care and meets the needs of the patient and family by performing evaluations and interpreting assessment results; developing goals appropriate to child; creating and implementing physical therapy treatment plans in conjunction with the physician.
Assists pediatric patients develop or regain physical, neurological, cognitive and/or social/emotional functioning and improve their level of independence by implementing skilled interventions to maximize the potential of each individual child.
Participates in educating, coaching, and empowering caregivers and families to develop skills to carry over therapeutic activities into the child's daily routine.
Coordinates with referral partners, including Early Intervention Colorado, to provide services for children in accordance with the physician order and IFSP.
Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs
Documents patient care services and care coordination in an intuitive electronic medical record system.
Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.