Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Open Systems Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for a temporary summer position. The role involves providing on-site therapy under supervision, maintaining productivity, and supporting inpatient rehabilitation efforts. Ideal candidates will hold necessary licenses and have experience with pediatric and inpatient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience required.
• Inpatient rehab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatment procedures to an assigned inpatient caseload.
• Reads and reviews the medical record to understand patient’s diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to intervention and documents progress.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant

CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)

Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

20 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Duration: Approximately 3 months, for summer coverage

Schedule: Approximately 40 hours a week; Monday-Friday: 8AM - 4:30PM

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate for this role will have both pediatric experience and inpatient rehabilitation experience.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.

Education

• Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)
• Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Pediatric experience required
• Inpatient rehab experience required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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