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 : 30pmUnder 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 assignedAttends 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