Physical Therapist Assistant - Early Intervention

Yourpayrollhr; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) options

Paid time off

Job summary

Looking Upwards, Inc. is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to treat children and coach parents in implementing a plan of care that promotes mobility and developmental gains.

Supervision is provided by a licensed Physical Therapist and EI supervisor. The role offers a starting salary of $40.00 per hour with potential growth, a 35-40 hour work week, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, a flex spending account, paid and extended sick time, holiday pay, group life

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RI PTA license and be in good standing with the state.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Willing to provide home-based services throughout RI.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement a coaching model when working with families.
• Ability to work in a trans-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills.
• General computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to children and coach families to support a plan of care.
• Supervision is provided by a licensed Physical Therapist and EI supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching model

Teamwork

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

• Location Portsmouth,Portsmouth, RI, 02871,United States
• Base Pay $40.00 / Hour
• Job Category Early Intervention , Clinician, Physical Therapy
• Industry Physical Therapy, Early Childhood Development , Special Education
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree

Contact information

• Name Aimee Halm

Looking Upwards, Inc

Early Intervention

Physical Therapist Assistant

We need a full time Physical Therapist Assistant. As a Physical Therapy Assistant at Looking Upwards, you should expect to utilize your clinical experience to treat children and coach parents to support implementation a plan of care which will utilize a variety of techniques in order to promote mobility and developmental gains. Supervision is over seen by a certified Physical Therapist and EI supervisor.

• Starting salary $40.00 per hour with opportunity for growth based on experience and longevity.
• Full time schedule of 35-40 hours with competitive health care coverage, dental and vision plans, optional flex spending account, earned paid and extended sick time.
• Holiday off schedule with pay
• Group life insurance and 401 K options

Qualifications Needed:

• EI Physical Therapist Assistant is required to have a valid PTA license and be in good standing with the state of RI in order to be considered for this position.
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Must be willing to provide home based services throughout RI
• Display strong interpersonal skills
• Able to implement a coaching model when working with families
• Able to work in a trans-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills
• General computer proficiency

Applicants must also have a valid driver's license, auto liability insurance, safe driving record and access to a dependable vehicle. Prior to employment, successful candidates must pass RI BCI check, National background check and DCYF CANTs Clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN STATUS OR DISABILITY

Summary

About Looking Upwards

Looking Upwards offers resources and support so people of all ages can reach for the best and brightest of what they want in their lives. With every person, we start with listening and respectfully build partnerships to foster each person’s goals. We support children, youth and families to thrive, and adults with disabilities to live the life they choose. Since 1978, Looking Upwards has been a valued resource for individuals and families throughout Rhode Island.