Physical Therapist Assistant

Title: Physical Therapist Assistant I

Unit: Physical Therapy

Duration: 3 months contract with the possibility of extension

Location: Philadelphia 19104

Shift: M-F, 8am-4:30pm

Note:

Candidates must have inpatient rehab experience and experience with neurologic/brain injury population or patients of higher medical acuity.

Pediatric experience preferred but not required.

Job Summary:

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.

Job Functions:

• 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

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant – Required
• CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)- Required

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program- Required
• At least one year pediatric experience – Preferred

EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”