Physical Therapist Assistant - Pediatric Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Benefits Include :

• Medical Plans with six (6) plan options for every budget
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plans
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid-Time Off
• Paid CEUs
• Flexible Hours

Job Summary :

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.

May assist in developing treatment plans, documenting treatment progress, and modifying specific treatments per patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

Essential Functions :

Requirements : Job Qualifications :

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.

Licensure :

Current Texas State License in Physical Therapy Assistant, current Texas Driver’s License.

Experience :

Two years experience in acute care or rehabilitation setting, home health preferred.

Skills :

Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation :

Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions :

Works in a patient’s home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Efforts :

Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient / family individualized psycho-social needs.