Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview

Kids Care Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company. We are seeking to immediately hire a Physical Therapist Assistant. Kids Care 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, Kids Care is the place for you!

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.

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 maintain 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.

• 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.

• Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instruction and 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 standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling.
• Over two‑thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and performing tasks that involve feeling and talking.
• Diverse indoor residential or childcare settings.
• Moderate physical activity performing strenuous therapy activities.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty‑five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Moderate 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.