Physical Therapist Assistant

About This Role

Implement and administer physical therapy treatment plans for pediatric patients in a home and community setting, collaborating with a Physical Therapist and educating caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and meet patient and family needs by performing evaluations, interpreting assessment results, and developing appropriate goals.
• Create and implement physical therapy treatment plans in conjunction with the physician.
• Assist pediatric patients develop or regain physical, neurological, cognitive, and social/emotional functioning.
• Implement skilled interventions to maximize each individual child's potential.
• Participate in educating, coaching, and empowering caregivers and families to carry over therapeutic activities into the child's daily routine.
• Coordinate with referral partners, including Early Intervention Colorado, to provide services.
• Assure continuation of the therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs.
• Document patient care services and care coordination in an intuitive electronic medical record system.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping information confidential.

Requirements

• Texas State PTA License
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred

Benefits

Certifications