Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Company Statement

First Step Therapy is a pediatric therapy company offering occupational, physical, speech, feeding, and ABA therapies in clinics, home, and community environments.

Ready to grow with us and be part of something special?

First Step

Position Available

Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant

First Step Therapy is currently seeking a PTA to join our growing multidisciplinary team at GenCare PPEC, treating clients with a variety of diagnoses ranging from age 0-21 years old within their natural environment. We provide services in schools, daycares, ABA centers, PPECs, and homes. First Step Therapy believes in therapist autonomy and allows providers to choose the setting(s) that best aligns with their skill set.

1099 position available with opportunity to increase to W2 status.

Flexible schedule and great benefits!

Paid training and mentorship provided for new therapists

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Matching 401K
• Continuing Education, Licensure, and Professional Liability Reimbursement
• 80 hours PTO with increases at 3 and 5 years of employment
• 6 paid Holidays
• Mileage reimbursement

Job Summary

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) collaborate with physical therapists to develop and carry out a treatment plan for each patient. Physical therapist assistants work with patients that have developmental delays, teaching them functional skills to improve independence. Assistants monitor and document progress throughout the treatment period.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Valid Florida PTA License
• Level II fingerprinting background
• Driver’s License
• Professional Liability Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to physically assist patients in performing functional tasks and therapeutic exercises
• 1 year pediatric experience (preferred)
• DMI training (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Essential Functions

• Provide PT services (treatment) to the patients
• Following treatment plan set by evaluating therapist
• Caregiver education
• Team collaboration
• Assisting evaluating therapist in developing appropriate treatment plan at re-evaluation

Company info: http://www.firststep-therapy.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

PTA, pediatrics, home health, community based, PPEC,Lakeland, Polk County.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, PRN

Pay: From $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid training
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid holidays

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Pediatric : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lakeland, FL 33809 (Required)

In person