Physical Therapist Assistant
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States or Richardson, Texas, United States
Dallas, Texas, United States or Richardson, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeMedium
Full TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Provide clinical treatment to pediatric patients in home settings under Physical Therapist supervision, directing patients and caregivers per treatment plans to restore or enhance performance. Consult with supervisors on patient progress, coordinate care with office staff and other disciplines, and maintain accurate documentation and records. Manage caseloads with appropriate productivity, serve as backup for other caseloads, and participate in team efforts to achieve departmental goals. Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant
- Current state-issued professional licensure
- Valid state driver license
- CPR certified
- 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
- Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching sitting kneeling, and crawling
- Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, and
- Diverse indoor residential or childcare
- Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy
- Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
Desired Qualifications
- Pediatric clinical experience preferred
- Home health experience preferred
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