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Local Contract Physical Therapy Assistant - $39-41 per hour
Local Contract Physical Therapy Assistant - $39-41 per hourEquiliem • Philadelphia, PA, United States
Local Contract Physical Therapy Assistant - $39-41 per hour

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

Equiliem • Philadelphia, PA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

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