Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantKidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist operated home health company. We are seeking to immediately hire a Physical Therapist Assistant. KidsCare provides therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. If you have a passion for working with pediatrics and making a difference in your community, while enjoying work-life balance, KidsCare is the place for you!Our leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists by promoting from within and by adding leadership roles that come with minimal stress levels. We have also redesigned our mentorship programs so that everyone gets the guidance they desire; your success is our focus!At KidsCare we desire to work with individuals who embody the values of the organization which together create our C.A.R.E. culture. In return we offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.What Sets Us Apart:Therapist Operated – We understand your challenges firsthand.Ethically Centered – Our clients and therapists are our top priority.Work Life Balance – Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.Create Your Own Schedule – Choose patients and treatment times.The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) for pediatric patients within the home health setting. They will direct the patient and the caregiver as outlined in the treatment plan in collaboration with a Physical Therapist to restore, reinforce and/or enhance performance.Provide clinical treatment to patients as directed by PT supervisor.Consult with supervisor on patient progress and maintains appropriate records.Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.Maintain appropriate communication with PT supervisor regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.Maintain and complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service.Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.Other duties as assigned.Education and Work Experience Requirements:Associate's degree as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant.Current state-issued professional licensure.Valid state driver license.CPR certified.Pediatric clinical experience preferred.Home health experience preferred.Other Qualifications and Skills:Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity.Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Physical Demands/Working Environment:Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching sitting kneeling, and crawlingOver two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, andDiverse indoor residential or childcareModerate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapyMust be able to lift a minimum of twenty-fiveSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close visionModerate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.