Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant - Longview Medical Day Center

Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Longview Medical Day Center

Join Viva Pediatrics - Where Passion Meets Purpose!

Here, you're not just a number, you're a valued member of our patient-centered community. Experience a work environment where quality care triumphs and your voice matters.

Family-Centric Approach: We're a family-owned company and driven by a heart for service, not just productivity. Our focus is on delivering exceptional care, not just meeting quotas.

Unparalleled Flexibility: Your life, your schedule. Enjoy the freedom to balance work with your personal commitments. Our part-time roles come with no after-school or minimum caseload requirements.

Empowering Leadership: Benefit from experienced therapy leaders who are not just bosses but mentors, guiding you towards excellence.

Efficient Systems in Place: Our intake and authorization teams streamline processes, making your work seamless and stress-free.

Ethical and Transparent: We pride ourselves on ethical practices with no waiting lists and a healthy growth model that encourages open dialogue and idea sharing.

Competitive Rewards: We recognize your hard work with competitive pay, acknowledging the value you bring to our team.

Independence Within a Supportive Network: Enjoy the freedom to make decisions backed by a team that is always there when needed.

Resources at Your Fingertips: Access to test kits, materials, and a state‑of‑the‑art web‑based EMR system to make your job easier.

We believe that offering a great culture leads to great care. Here is what our clients are saying:

• Administers the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist
• Administers non‑complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to patients
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuro‑muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment
• Assists/instructs patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency
• Promotes Agency mission and administrative policies

• A two year Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current Texas Driver's License
• Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile
• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines in patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs
• Requires hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (accident & critical illness)

Join us at VIVA Pediatrics, where your career is more than a job - it's a journey of growth, support and purpose. Apply now and be a part of a team that's making a difference, one child at a time!