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Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant - Longview Medical Day Center
Longview, TXPosted 6 days ago
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Job Description
Job Id:
8638
# of Openings:
1
What Sets Us Apart:
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.
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
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
What Sets Us Apart:
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:
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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
Benefits:
- 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 you 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!
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