Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Innovative Therapy Center (Innovative Speech and Swallowing Partners) is a predominantly pediatric private practice in Uniontown, OH. It was started in order to make a difference in the lives of those in our community by providing the treatment we would want for our own families. The clinic began by offering speech, language, voice, feeding and swallowing services to both adult and pediatric clients. We are now a multi-disciplinary practice providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling services. We are looking to add PT services in spring of 2025. As we've grown, we continue to strive to support client therapy goals through individualized treatments based on client specific needs in a friendly, family focused environment. Once the personal one-on-one evaluation is completed, treatment is initiated with one or a team of our experienced and compassionate clinicians. At Innovative Therapy Center, we want to see every client and family attain their goals. All services are provided at our clinic location in Uniontown, Ohio. We also service some select daycare centers/schools in the surrounding areas. We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and knowledgeable Physical Therapist Assistant to add to our energetic private practice! In order to best meet the needs of our practice and clients, we are looking for someone with availability 3 days/week with office. Our office is open until 6pm on Mondays-Thursdays and 5pm on Fridays, and candidates must be able to work these hours. Experience working with pediatric populations with sensory processing and fine motor skills would be helpful, but not required. Job Summary Job Summary Provides and implements physical therapy services to clients, including program implementation, related documentation, and regular communication with PT, client, & family. Responsibilities and Duties Provides physical therapy services to clients and initiates referrals when appropriate. Conducts screenings of potential clients. Progress monitoring to assist PT in treatment planning. All services must be provided in accordance with the standards of practice and ethics of the National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to clients, family, and other members of the team in compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Follows treatment plans addressing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Coordinates treatment plan with client, family and other necessary professionals. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan. Monitors client’s progress regularly and modifies treatment in collaboration with PT as indicated to attain goals in accordance with treatment plan. Communicates regularly with client/caregiver to promote carryover of treatment plan at home, school, and/or community environments as indicated. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the client. Instructs client, family and team in appropriate physical therapy activities and/or home programs to allow carry-over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Participates in client, family, and team education. Attends meetings as required. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Records billable treatment times the day of service. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice. Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, daycare/school facility staff, and family members. Projects a positive and professional image at all times. Qualifications and Skills Experience in pediatrics Job Type: Part-time Benefits (vary based on part-time/full-time) 401(k) Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Work with a growing, supportive, and compassionate team who love what we do! #J-18808-Ljbffr Innovative Therapy Center