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Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Martinsville, VA, United StatesRemote

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A Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, and rehabilitation potential for children from birth to age 21, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

About this role

Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

The Center for Pediatric Therapies (CPT) is a full service rehabilitation clinic serving children from birth through age 21 in Southside Virginia. CPT offers a multidisciplinary approach to treat a variety of neurological, orthopedic, and developmental disorders. Our services are delivered in the most appropriate environment for the child, whether that is in the home, daycare, school, or one of our kid-friendly outpatient clinics in Danville, Lynchburg, South Boston or Martinsville, Virginia.

The Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for the treatment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes; providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. As well, the Physical Therapist Assistant must document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy methods. The PTA works under the supervision of the PT, collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including OTs, SLPs, and teachers.

Qualifications

  • Must have graduated from an accredited school
  • Current Virginia license as a Physical Therapist Assistant or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid driver's license
  • Experience in pediatric physical therapy (preferred, not required)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills

CPR CertificationElectronic Health RecordsHome, School, And Clinic-based TherapyMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient AssessmentPediatric Physical TherapyRehabilitation DocumentationVirginia Physical Therapist Assistant License

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