
Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant with 11 years of home health experience providing skilled physical therapy services to infants and children with developmental delays, neurological conditions, genetic disorders, and medically complex needs. Proficient in developmental motor treatment, functional mobility training, gait and balance activities, ROM, strengthening, positioning, and caregiver education within the home environment. Experienced in documenting skilled care, following physician orders and delivering family-centered, evidence-based interventions.
•Provide and perform quality skilled physical therapy interventions in home health or community settings with pediatric caseload under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist.
•Implement treatment techniques specific to children with developmental delay, orthopedic or neurological conditions and mobility limitations,
•Support patients with mobility exercises, promoting recovery and improving function
•Help pediatric patients reach developmental milestones through age-appropriate play-based interventions promoting gross motor skill development
•Document daily patient progress accurately in electronic health records as directed by therapists
•Collaborate with team members to enhance patient care through effective communication and support
•Observe and report in patient conditions to assist in treatment adjustments.
•Engage in continuous learning opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in physical therapy practices.
•Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
•Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
•schedule and manage daily/weekly therapy session logistics
•Implement patient care under supervision of the Physical Therapist in a home health or community setting for pediatric caseload.
•Assist with execution of treatment plans as developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
•Utilize a variety of techniques to include therapeutic exercises, developmental activities, gait training and neuromuscular reeducation as per plan of care.
•Recommend and assist with adaptive equipment as needed to improve a patient’s functional needs
•Provide education with HEP and proper use of DME equipment and assistive devices with families
•Help children to use equipment safely and effectively
•Demonstrate proficiency in EMR system, documenting patient progress and tolerance each treatment.
•Schedule and manage therapy session logistics.
Positioning and handling for infants and children
Pediatric therapeutic exercise and gross motor facilitation
Tone management
Orthotic use and monitoring
Adaptive equipment use
Ventilator dependent and medically fragile patient care
Sensory Integration techniques within PT treatment plan
Family and caregiver education and home exercise programs
Transfer training and safe mobility techniques
EMR Documentation
Infection control and safety awareness