Pediatric PTA: Complex Care & Flexible 32-Hour Schedule

Home-of-the-Innocent; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous leave time

401(k) with employer match

Training and certificationOpportunitie

Training and certificationOpportunitie

Job summary

Home of the Innocents in Louisville seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver specialized pediatric therapy at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center. Work with an interdisciplinary team to help children reach their highest function and quality of life every day.

This 32-hour on-site role offers flexible hours, collaboration with PTs, OTs, and SLPs, and opportunities to work with medically complex pediatric residents.KY PTA licensure and board certification are required, with commitment

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with successful completion of a Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Board certification and current Kentucky PTA licensure.
• Basic computer skills and EHR documentation proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy treatments to pediatric and young adult residents per physician orders.
• Collaborate with the Physical Therapist on initial and ongoing plans of care, assessment, and discharge planning.
• Partner with OT, Speech Therapy, and the Wheelchair and Adaptive Equipment team to ensure comprehensive, coordinated resident care.
• Assist with on- and off-site clinics and medical appointments to provide continuity of care for orthopedic issues and other complex needs.
• Complete accurate daily progress notes and billing in the EMR; train caregivers and support new employee orientation on PT-related care.
• Maintain and manage therapeutic devices and adaptive equipment including AFOs, wheelchairs, and positioning devices.

Skills

Associate degree PTA

KY PTA licensure

EHR proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA licensure in Kentucky

Tools

EHR

Job description

Home of the Innocents in Louisville seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver specialized pediatric therapy at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center. Work with an interdisciplinary team to help children reach their highest function and quality of life every day.

This 32-hour on-site role offers flexible hours, collaboration with PTs, OTs, and SLPs, and opportunities to work with medically complex pediatric residents.KY PTA licensure and board certification are required, with commitment