Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC is a growing multidisciplinary private practice located in the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA.
Our team houses pediatric speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable pediatric physical therapy assistant or physical therapist to join our team! We serve children birth to 21 and have a family-based therapy style.
Parents are included in all of our sessions to encourage and teach how to carry-over activities into the home environment.
We are seeking a physical therapy assistant who will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and (re)habilitation.
Pediatric experience is a must!
You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
This position is for in-office only.
*Responsibilities*
* Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
* Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
* Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
* Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
* Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
* Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
* Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
* Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
* Participate in patient status judgments
* Adhere to ethical and legal standards
* Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
*Skills*
* Proven working experience as pediatric physical therapy assistant
* Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
* Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
* Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
* License to practice or relevant certification
* Associate or BS degree in PTA
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.
00 - $27.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
* PTA Pediatric: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
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