Pediatric / Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist Assistant
AZAD is seeking a Pediatric / Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist Assistant for a Full-Time W2 Contract position in Philadelphia, PA.
Schedule:Days working hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Assignment Duration: The initial assignment length is approximately 3-months.
Compensation & Benefits: The hourly compensation pay rate range is between $33.00 - $36.00 an hour (depending on experience and qualifications).
Total Estimated Weekly Income:is between $1,320.00 - $1,440.00 (based on a 5 day, 40-hour work week)
Benefits include:Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, and 401k.
Job Summary:
The Client is seeking a skilled Pediatric / Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist Assistant to be u nder 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.
Essential 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.
- 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 in-services within the department and hospital as appropriate.
- Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the provision/utilization of services.
- Actively participates in department planning meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:- Minimum of 1+ years of recent experience as a Pediatric / Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Pennsylvania State License as Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Both Pediatric and Inpatient Rehab experience is required.
- CPR Certification required.
- Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program is required.
AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.
Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.
AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.
Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.
If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.
EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.
AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.
Job Requirements:
Pediatric / Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist Assistant