Service Area: Lexington, West Columbia, Downtown
We are seeking applicants with a love of working with children and a passion for helping others. Our Physical Therapist Assistant work with the pediatric population in their natural environment (home, daycares, parks, etc) to help them improve their physical skills and they will collaborate regularly with our staff of therapists.
Responsibilities:
Conduct physical therapy screenings following specified screening protocols developed bythe supervising Physical Therapist (“PT”). Provide direct treatment assistance to clients/patients identified by the supervising PT.
Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising PT.
Assist the supervising PT during assessment of clients/patients.
Assist with tallying client/patients responses, prepare therapy materials, schedule activities,
prepare charts and assist with other clerical tasks as directed by the supervising PT or practice
owner.
Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
Assist supervising PT and/ or practice owner with in-service training.
Sign treatment notes which must be reviewed and co-signed by the supervising PT.
Discuss with the client, caregivers, and Early Interventionists (“EI”) results of evaluations/
goals to be addressed, and specifically observed behaviors that have occurred during
treatment when such behaviors are supported by documented objective data.
Upon assignment of the supervising PT, present information designated in writing by the
supervising PT regarding clients/patients progress at staffing meetings and/ or conferences.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- Licensed Physical Therapy (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road