Pediatric PTA: Make a Direct Impact in Kids’ Therapy

Community Action Corporation of South Texas; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Corporation of South Texas in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapy under a licensed PT, often delivering services in the child’s natural environment.

You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to the ECPTOTE guidelines. A Texas PTA license, national certification, accredited degree, and clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Assist in implementing the child’s treatment plan under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of all children and employee information.
• Adhere to ethics and supervision guidelines in practice.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a positive professional attitude with supervisors, co-workers, children, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality of all children and employee related information.
• Exercise sound judgment and provide appropriate care in the performance of duties.
• Assist in delivering the treatment plan after the child has been evaluated and the treatment plan has been developed by the physical therapist and approved by the IFSP/IEP team.
• Track the need for reassessment, report changes in status that might warrant reassessment or referral, and may administer the reassessment under the supervision of the supervising physical therapist.
• Immediately discontinue any specific treatment procedure which appears harmful to the child and immediately notify the supervising physical therapist.
• Not discharge the child from a treatment program without supervision from the supervising physical therapist.
• Maintain appropriate certification.
• Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families.
• Adheres to the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics.
• Serve under the general supervision of a Licensed/Registered Physical Therapist following the supervision guidelines set forth by the ECPTOTE.
• Provides and updates schedule as changes occur and ensures proper planning as per the IFSP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

National Certification exam completed

Texas PTA License

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Pre-employment physical

Job description

Community Action Corporation of South Texas in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapy under a licensed PT, often delivering services in the child’s natural environment.

You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to the ECPTOTE guidelines. A Texas PTA license, national certification, accredited degree, and clean driving record are required.