Certified Physical Therapy Assistant
Shriners Children's2 days ago
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Summary
Shriners Children's is seeking a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to join their Rehab department in Shreveport, LA. The role involves providing physical therapy treatment services for assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
About the Role
As a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, you will implement physical therapy treatment plans developed by supervising Physical Therapists, adapt intervention environments and methods according to patient needs, communicate patient status changes, participate in discharge planning, document treatment and progress accurately, and regularly communicate with supervising PTs regarding treatment plans.
About You
Required:
- Associates degree from an American Physical Therapy Association approved school.
- Physical Therapy Assistant license.
- Current BLS certification.
Preferred:
- 1-2 years pediatric orthopedic or rehabilitation experience.
- 1-2 years of general experience as a PTA.
Benefits
- Medical coverage available on the first day of employment.
- 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
- Paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Shriners Children's
Shriners Children's is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. With locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. If you know of a child Shriners Hospitals for Children might be able to help, please call our toll-free patient referral line: In the U.S.: 800.237.5055 In Canada: 800.361.7256
Shreveport, LA