Physical Therapist Assistant

Reach Therapy Services Llc; Searcy (AR); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Retirement matching

Vision insurance

Job summary

Reach Therapy Services Llc in Searcy, Arkansas, is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant. In this role, you'll support our physical therapists and work with children from birth to 21 years, providing essential therapy services in various settings.

The ideal candidate will possess strong time management and customer service skills, alongside a commitment to patient success. We offer a supportive environment with mentorship opportunities to foster professional growth in physical therapy.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and positive attitude.
• Ability to make decisions in high-stress environments.
• Dedication to professional growth and education.

Responsibilities

• Treat children with a wide range of abilities (birth to 21 years).
• Provide services in clinics, daycare, home, schools, and community.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress.

Skills

Time management skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Medical records software

Job description

Benefits

• Simple IRA matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement matching

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will be working closely with Physical Therapists as well as other Assistants to provide therapy and support for our patients. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations. A therapist‑owned and operated clinic, REACH boasts a collaborative, inter‑disciplinary approach to patient care across all disciplines including speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and behavior therapy. Should you join our team, REACH offers support for all new staff and mentorship opportunities for specialized areas in the field of physical therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Treating children with a wide range of abilities (birth to 21 years of age)
• Providing services in a variety of settings, including clinic, daycare, home, schools, and community
• Read, understand, and follow all plans of care and therapy laid out for patients under your care
• Assist patients with using adaptive equipment, therapeutic exercises, and functional mobility activities
• Assist Physical Therapists with exercises, communication, and care coordination as needed
• Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment and materials used on a daily basis
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and changes
• Managing your patient caseload and schedule

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
• Previous experience working in a physical therapy setting desired
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills
• The ability to make decisions in a high‑stress environment
• Teamwork and relationship building
• Flexibility to work well both independently and as a member of a team
• Results‑oriented, self‑motivated
• Dedication to continued professional growth and education, initiative in pursuing learning opportunities
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Fostering a positive work environment
• Commitment to patient success

Experience

• Pediatric Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical records software, EMR (Bonus)

Job Type

Job Type: Full‑time, Part‑time, PRN