Local Contract Physical Therapy Assistant - $39-41 per hour

Equiliem is seeking a local contract Physical Therapy Assistant for a local contract job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Physical Therapy Assistant Discipline : Therapy Duration : 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours, days Employment Type : Local Contract 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