Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Location
El Paso, TX | United States
Job description
Description
Angels of Care currently has an opportunity for a full- or part- time Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA).
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is a clinician owned and operated home health agency with experienced and knowledgeable staff serving the special needs community. We care deeply for our communities and dedicate significant time and resources to local events and charities for families of children and young adults with special needs. We go above and beyond for our employees, providing the necessary supports and resources to ensure their success, including continuing education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
Pay Range: $42,000 - $86,000 + $1,000 Sign On Bonus
Job Description:
A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will assist a Physical Therapist in implementing a treatment plan to assist pediatric patients with physical, neurological, cognitive, and social/emotional disabilities or delays by planning and administering physical therapy services in the home and community.
Responsibilities:
- Provides quality care and meets the needs of the patient and family by performing evaluations and interpreting assessment results; developing goals appropriate to child; creating and implementing physical therapy treatment plans in conjunction with the physician.
- Assists pediatric patients develop or regain physical, neurological, cognitive and/or social/emotional functioning and improve their level of independence by implementing skilled interventions to maximize the potential of each individual child.
- Participates in educating, coaching, and empowering caregivers and families to develop skills to carry over therapeutic activities into the child's daily routine.
- Coordinates with referral partners, including Early Intervention Colorado, to provide services for children in accordance with the physician order and IFSP.
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs
- Documents patient care services and care coordination in an intuitive electronic medical record system.
- Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
Requirements:
- Texas State PTA License
- Current CPR certification
- A minimum of 1 yr. of experience preferred
Benefits:
- Part-Time and Full-Time compensation programs
- Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Long Term and Short Term Disability
- Paid Time-Off
- 401K
- CEU Reimbursement
- Professional License Reimbursement
- Tablet provided for Documentation
- Flexible Scheduling
- In-depth Orientation and Training
- Ongoing Support and Mentoring
- Annual Vehicle Giveaway
- Gym Membership Discounts to Anytime Fitness, LLC
- Refer a Friend Bonus
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