Pediatric PT Assistant: Flexible, Mentored Impact

Associates in Pediatric Therapy; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join a compassionate team focused on children’s growth and recovery. Under physician orders and in collaboration with the supervising physical therapist, you will treat patients and contribute to individualized plans of care.

You’ll prepare materials, document progress, educate families, and communicate patient status to caregivers and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current, unrestricted license.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Thrives in a team with cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients under physicians orders and supervising therapist.
• Document treatment details, duration, and progress toward goals.
• Follow therapy plans to meet diverse patient needs.
• Prepare materials/equipment and adapt as needed.
• Educate patients, parents, and caregivers.
• Report progress to family and medical staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join a compassionate team focused on children’s growth and recovery. Under physician orders and in collaboration with the supervising physical therapist, you will treat patients and contribute to individualized plans of care.

You’ll prepare materials, document progress, educate families, and communicate patient status to caregivers and medical staff.