PTA Working with Adults with IDD

Soundly Speaking Therapy Services•Dallas, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Soundly Speaking is seeking passionate and committed Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) dedicated to serving adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) within the major cities of Texas. As the largest provider of Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy for the adult IDD community in Texas, we work closely with dayhab staff and families to serve our inspiring clients ages 21 and up. Our mission is to provide needed and deserved therapy to every single qualified IDD adult in Texas, offering compassion for today and hope for tomorrow. We are a W2 Part-Time position that has the potential to become a Full-Time position over time.

Requirements

Ability to learn on the job and utilize and augment the materials provided.
Texas-issued Physical Therapy Assistant License.
Ability to perform therapy through teletherapy.
Comfortable working with adults in their homes and/or outside of a clinic.
Must have a valid Texas-issued Physical Therapy Assistant License.
A valid license is obtained after completion of an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy and taking the accredited NPTE exam to obtain a valid Texas Physical Therapist Assistant License.

Nice To Haves

Adaptability and teamwork skills.
Turn in paperwork in a 24-hour timeline.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality therapy in the client’s home.
Communicate with families about the therapy sessions.
Communicate weekly with families about goals and progress.
Communicate monthly with case managers.
Adjust therapy to ensure progress towards client goals.
Document therapy visits.
Contact families and case managers to share updates.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA, State, and Federal Regulations.