Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Special Kids Care (SKC) is currently seeking to PHYSICAL Therapist Assistants for pediatric home health clients in the Northwest and Far West side of San Antonio, TX area.

About Us:

Special Kids Care is one of the premier providers of skilled nursing care and physical, occupational and speech therapy to children in their homes for over 20+ years! We are a well-established organization with a reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding employee relations.

PTA Benefits in working with SKC:

• **FLEXIBILITY: Accept the referrals you want and schedule directly with the clients. You are in charge of how much you would like to work!
• **GREAT SUPPORT TEAM: You'll have access to our therapy coordination team that handles all your billing, authorizations and referrals, so you can focus on providing the best therapy for our patients!

PTA Requirements:

• Therapists must have a license in good standing, and demonstrate excellent attendance, professionalism and organizational skills.
• Therapists must have current professional liability insurance, or obtain insurance before providing treatments.
• Therapists must be able to provide their own testing/evaluation materials *supervising therapist only*.

For more information about Special Kids Care, please see www.specialkidscare.com.

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Call Tony at 210-615-5242

EEOC www.specialkidscare.com

Job Type: Employment

PTA Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Assist in implementing treatment plans and exercises prescribed by the physical therapist.
- Apply physiology knowledge and medical terminology in patient interactions and documentation.
- Utilize trigger point therapy techniques as appropriate for patient care.
- Demonstrate acute care skills in a hospital setting.
- Utilize anatomy knowledge to assist in patient assessments and treatment.
- Collaborate with the physical therapy team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate organizational skills in managing patient schedules and treatment plans.
- Incorporate occupational health considerations into patient care as needed.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road