Physical Therapist Assistant

KidsCare Home Health; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K

Professional development funds

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KidsCare Home Health is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant in Mesquite, Texas. This role includes providing prescribed therapy services to pediatric patients in home settings. Essential qualifications include an Associate's degree, current licensure, and CPR certification, while pediatric and home health experience are preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that covers health insurance, paid time off, and professional development funds.

Qualifications

• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed physical therapy under supervision.
• Consult with supervisor on patient progress.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Excellent critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Proficient computer skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant

Current state-issued professional licensure

CPR certified

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company. We are seeking to immediately hire a Physical Therapist Assistant. KidsCare provides therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes.

We offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) for pediatric patients within the home health setting. They will direct the patient and the caregiver as outlined in the treatment plan in collaboration with a Physical Therapist to restore, reinforce and/or enhance performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment to patients as directed by PT supervisor.
• Consult with supervisor on patient progress and maintains appropriate records.
• Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
• Maintain appropriate communication with PT supervisor regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Maintain and complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service.
• Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Associate's degree as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current state-issued professional licensure.
• Valid state driver license.
• CPR certified.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

Other Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching sitting kneeling, and crawling
• Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, and
• Diverse indoor residential or childcare
• Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.