Physical Therapy Assistant

About the Job

ABOUT US:

We are passionate about KIDS! Be a part of a TEAM that helps KIDS grow!

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Sun Valley Specialty Healthcare, Inc. / Totally Kids is a pediatric sub-acute long-term care facility and outpatient rehabilitation center that provides pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapies for children from 0-21 years. We are looking for a part-time physical therapist assistant to join our collaborative and interdisciplinary team. Desirable candidates must have a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work well as part of a team, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Therapist Assistant Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Caseload includes children and young adults aged 0 to 21 years in an outpatient clinic and long-term care facility.
• Provides goal-directed and activity-oriented intervention to promote functional mobility with an emphasis on facilitating independence, health, wellness, and enhanced quality of life.
• Builds and maintains rapport with family members and provides caregiver education as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with team members about physical therapy services.
• Completes professional documentation according to facility policies and procedures.
• Enters appropriate billing for client services into electronic medical system.
• Maintains treatment environment and supplies to support physical therapy services.
• Develops, writes, and instructs clients and families in therapy home programs.
• Assists in orientation and training of other staff members.
• Assists in projects related to development of clinical programs and/or accomplishment of department goals.

Qualifications

• Current and valid CA PTA license
• Experience with pediatric population is highly preferred but not required
• Ability to meet deadlines; detailed and task-oriented
• Comfort participating as part of an interdisciplinary medical team
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required
• Good time management

Part-time:

• 20 hours/week with the opportunity for additional hours as caseload grows
• Hours may be split into 4- to 8-hour days

Salary: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program.
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Flexible schedule.
• Paid full rate for cancels
• Paid full rate for BLS/CPR and Fire certification renewals
• CEU reimbursement for part-time employees

License/Certification: Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate (Required).

Work Location: One location.

About the Company

Sun Valley Specialty Healthcare is a small pediatric sub-acute hospital with 45 patients. We are the ONLY long-term care hospital dedicated entirely to children. Our residents' ages range from newborn to 21 years of age and we are dedicated to enriching the health and quality of life for our kids. We are always striving to meet the medical, developmental, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of our kids. Be part of a TEAM that passionately cares about the ongoing improvement of our residents.