Overview
Make a Difference in a Child’s World as a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant!
Become part of a mission-driven team at THERAPY 2000, where clinical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and heart guide everything we do. Since 2000, we have proudly served Texas families through compassionate, home-based pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services tailored to each child’s unique needs.
We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Austin Division, primarily serving the Round Rock/Pflugerville area, with the potential to extend visits into Cedar Park/Leander to support a full-time caseload.
As a pediatric PTA, you will have the opportunity to help children develop mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and gross motor skills that support participation in everyday activities. Working under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will implement individualized treatment plans and help children build functional skills, increase independence, and participate more fully in play and daily routines. You will also collaborate with families to support carryover of therapeutic strategies into everyday life.
Embrace a diverse and rewarding clinical experience! You will have the opportunity to work with families from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including bilingual and Spanish-speaking households. These experiences offer valuable opportunities to strengthen your culturally responsive practice, build meaningful connections with families, and adapt your approach to meet each child’s and family’s unique needs. You’ll have access to team resources and support to help you navigate these interactions and continue growing as a clinician.
Grow your clinical skills with a supportive team! At THERAPY 2000, we value collaboration, mentorship, and continued professional development. You will have opportunities to collaborate with experienced clinicians, strengthen your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
Join a team that is passionate about helping children grow, thrive, and reach their fullest potential, right where they feel most comfortable: at home!
Qualifications
What you’ll need:
- A current/active license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas.
- An innovative spirit complemented by a demonstrated history of reliability.
- Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary, based on the needs of the business.
- Ability to use common workplace technology (laptop computer, phone, email, web browser).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Bonus points for:
- 3+ years as a pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant
- Experience in a home-health setting.
Perks:
- Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees.
- Access to innovative, relevant continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
- Company-issued laptop computer.
- Company-sponsored 401k program.
Responsibilities
What you’ll do:
- Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy treatments under Supervising Physical Therapist goals and treatment plans.
- Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients’ caregivers.
- Act as a vital member of your patients’ medical neighborhoods, collaborating and coordinating care between various providers and disciplines.
- Complete a minimum number of patient visits on a weekly basis as required by the agency.
- Meet deadlines for completion of patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and all other paperwork as needed.
- Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards related to delivering high-quality patient care.
- Perform all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines and federal, state and local laws applicable to home-health pediatric physical therapy.