Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in pediatrics at their Saco, ME location. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering optimal patient care through individualized treatment plans. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous paid time off, multiple health plans, and ongoing educational opportunities.

Benefits

Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options

Dental/vision/prescription insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Student debt benefit program

Continuing education program

Annual performance reviews

Qualifications

• Valid PTA license (or in process).
• Passed national PTA examination.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients needing physical therapy.
• Adhere to state practice acts and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, patients, and third-party payors.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduated from accredited PTA program

Job description

Overview

Position:Physical Therapist Assistant - Pediatrics

Location: Saco, ME

Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri (M/W 10-7, T/R 9-6 and F 10-4)

Compensation: Starting at $25.00/hr and up! (pending experience)

Incentive: Sign-on bonus

Our Saco Bay Kids outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a full-time licensed physical therapist assistant to provide patient care to our pediatric patients. Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients. We utilize a variety of evidence-based treatments and manual therapy techniques to create individualized treatment plans focused on helping each patient achieve their specific goals and get back to the things that are important to them.

This is a large multi-disciplinary outpatient clinic with 5 PTs, 7 OTRs and 4 SLPs. Pediatric experince is preferred, but new grads with pediatric clinicals are welcome to apply!

Benefits and Incentives:

• Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS
• Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
• Indefinite student debt benefit program
• Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Responsibilities

• Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
• Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

Qualifications

• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
• CPR certification