Local Contract Physical Therapy Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
Equiliem
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description:

***The manager let me know that the ideal candidate for this role will have experience with neurologic/brain injury population or patients of higher medical acuity. Pediatric experience preferred but not required. Possibility of extension/converison, but not guaranteed. Hours are M-F, 8am-4:30pm***
Under the direct, on-premise supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provides physical therapy treatment procedures to an assigned inpatient caseload. Maintains an orderly environment in the physical therapy gym and treatment areas.
Clinical
• Reads and reviews the medical record to understand the patient's diagnosis, precautions, goals and treatment plans. Asks questions regarding unclear information.
• Provides direct interventions in individual or group sessions as planned, especially gait training, exercise and modalities. Can treat patients in any setting in the hospital, including the ambulatory network.
• Evaluates the patient's response to intervention and documents patient progress in the chart. Instructs patients and parents in home program, especially gait training and transfer.
• Informs the physical therapist of progress/problems with specific patients.
• Performs care coordination tasks associated with patient care, including communication with hospital and community providers, tracking of medical equipment, etc.
Academic
• Maintains current skills and knowledge by identifying own learning needs, both formally and informally, to practice a lifestyle of life-long learning. Seeks opportunity for clinical growth and development within the department through mentorship.
• Pursues and achieves departmental competencies as assigned
• Attends inservices within the department and hospital as appropriate.
Administrative
• Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the provision/utilization of services.
Actively participates in department planning meetings, and/or

Education Requirement:
Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant - Required
CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)- Required
Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program- Required
At least one year pediatric experience - Preferred
Level 4 Worker

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.

Schedule Notes:
Hours are M-F, 8am-4:30pm