Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

About This Role

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will implement physical therapy treatment plans for pediatric patients with various disabilities or delays, aiming to improve their physical, neurological, cognitive, and social/emotional functioning and independence within home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and meet patient/family needs by performing evaluations, interpreting assessments, developing goals, and creating/implementing physical therapy treatment plans.
• Assist pediatric patients in developing or regaining functioning and improving independence through skilled interventions.
• Participate in educating, coaching, and empowering caregivers and families to carry over therapeutic activities into the child's daily routine.
• Coordinate with referral partners to provide services in accordance with physician orders and IFSP.
• Assure continuation of the therapeutic plan post-discharge by designing and instructing in home exercise programs.
• Document patient care services and care coordination in an electronic medical record system.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping information confidential.

Requirements

• Texas State PTA License
• Current CPR certification

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Minimum of 1 year of experience (preferred)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications