Physical Therapist Assistant - Pediatrics

Schedule: Varies - No weekends

Pay: BOE

Education level: Associate's degree; See Education/Experience below

Come join our fun, established pediatric therapy team in Russellville! We are looking for a compassionate and energetic PTA who enjoys working with children and families in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

This is a PRN position with the potential for scheduled/consistent work and an established caseload available serving both EIDT and outpatient clients.

Position highlights:

Established pediatric caseload
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Opportunity to work with both EIDT and outpatient populations
Collaborative multidisciplinary team
Positive, family-centered environment
Supportive leadership and strong teamwork across disciplines

Our therapy team works closely alongside OT, ST, ABA, and educational teams to help children reach their fullest potential while creating a fun and rewarding environment for both staff and families.

If you are looking for a flexible opportunity with a great team and the chance to make a meaningful impact, we would love to connect with you!

Please apply or reach out for additional information.

SUMMARY:

Apply therapy skills and training principles in assisting Physical Therapist with FCC clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews social history, psychological, medical, and previous therapy reports/records.
• Discusses and establishes individual client needs with Supervising Therapist.
• Complete all documentation and billing within timelines according to procedure.
• Communicates information to team participants and provides input for treatment plan implementation.
• Conducts individual and/or group sessions within clinic to work on specific objectives.
• Communicates program/program changes to Supervising Therapist and team members for consistency and reinforcement throughout disciplines.
• Utilizes effective communication techniques with all co-workers including voicemail, e-mail, and interoffice mail daily as indicated.
• Utilizes appropriate methods to manage inappropriate behavior/responses.
• Supervises practicum students from assistant programs as indicated or assigned.
• Attends in-service education programs.
• Attends job-related short courses, meetings, and conventions provided by FCC.
• Reads and researches professional journals and texts.
• Assures current technology used with clients.
• Provides therapy services to clients in all settings served by clinic: FCC, clinic, public schools, patient's home, and STAR/Adult Services.
• Handles assigned caseload sufficient to maintain minimum daily rate necessary to operate clinic.
• Responsible for paperwork associated with client's records as required by law and licensing agencies.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance’s & HIPAA procedures:

• The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.
• Consumers’ progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
• Consumers’ records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.