Physical Therapist Assistant

Health Federation of Philadelphia in; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with vision benefits

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Health Federation of Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join a municipal health clinic's primary care team. The PTA will treat musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions under PT supervision, collaborating with a diverse care team to support chronic conditions and patient self-management.

Flexible scheduling and a strong emphasis on trauma-informed, patient-centered care are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist Assistant degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Licensed PTA in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with complex populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA treatment for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions under PT supervision.
• Collaborate with PT, medical, behavioral health and support staff.
• Ensure patient safety, engagement, and quality of life during care.
• Support management of chronic conditions and holistic patient care.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Translation services

EHR proficiency

Communication skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

PA PTA licensure

Tools

EHRs

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (Healthcare)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia's employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY

Ambulatory Health Services (AHS) within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) seeks a full-timePhysical TherapistAssistant (PTA) to serve as a member of the primary careteamin a municipal health clinic.The ideal candidate demonstrates our key values:

• Mutual Thriving: Patient thriving is fostered by compassionate providers, individualized care, curiosity, clear communication, empowerment, education, and skill development within a caring and pleasant environment. Patients should feel heard, respected, and trusting towards providers. Provider thriving is fostered by purposeful and rewarding work, patient and community centered models of care, interprofessional collaboration, and development of expertise within a caring and pleasant environment. Providers should feel valued and appreciated, and in turn should extend compassion towards patients and colleagues.
• Complexity-Capable Clinical Reasoning: Addressing complexity that spans the biopsychosocial spectrum requires creative and collaborative application of evidence tailored for each individual patient. Care plans are based on evidence from wide-ranging areas of study, adapt to evolving needs, and are grounded in practical patient-, family-, and community-centered care. Goals of care are centered on skill building, self-efficacy, and living well with chronic conditions. Providers should feel energized by complexity and excited to problem-solve with their patients. Patients should feel cared for as a whole and empowered with knowledge and self-management skills.
• Mission-Aligned Practice: Aligning practice, conduct, and professional development with the mission and vision of PDPH and AHS to promote dignity, partnership, and improved health outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

This position will start in October, 2026.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities/Duties

• PTAprovidestreatmentof musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditionsfor primary care patientsof all ages, both walk-in and scheduled, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT):
  • Managing and applying principles of therapeuticand preventativeinterventions for patients with chronicand acuteconditions.
  • Supportingbehavior change, self-efficacy,and skill building.
  • Recommendingexercise, activityadaptation, education, andtools forself-managementincluding non-pharmacological pain management.
  • Assessing and building uponpatientstrengths, coping skills,and preferences.
  • Using contextual factors and pragmatism toinformclinical reasoning and execution of established plan of care.
  • Combining evidence and individualization to guide practice.
• PTAserves patients in an Integrated Carecapacity:
  • Collaborating as needed withPT, medical, behavioral health,support staff,patients, family, community,and others.
  • Supporting management of chronic conditions.
  • Treating the whole patient and all factors affecting their movement and function according to the plan of care.
• The employee is responsible for the day-to-day activity of the PTservice:
  • Securing andmaintainingthe patient's engagement, safety, andquality of life.
  • Interprofessional coordination and communication.
  • Trauma-informed, anti-disparate, and patient/family/communitycentered practices.

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program

Fully licensed PTA in the State of Pennsylvania

Skills/Experience

1 year of experience with complex populations preferred

Knowledge and experience preferred in the following areas:

• Collaborating within interprofessional teams
• Under resourced populations
• Chronic medical conditions
• Mental health conditions
• Patient/family/community centered care
• Trauma-informed care
• Anti-disparate practices
• EHRs
• Experience using translation services
• Ability to communicate in another language in addition to English desirable but not required

Work Environment: Standard PT clinic within primary care setting.

Position Type and Work Schedule: Fulltime position, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or as assigned.Future possibility forevening hours once a weekand/or Saturday mornings once a month as PT program grows.

Travel: Daily work is at one location or between 2 locations. Occasional travel for meetings or to cover providers at other sites.

Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, and standing. Computer work. Able to demonstrate exercises and move/set up equipment. Patient management and safety (transfers, falls prevention).

Salary and Benefits : Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

• Medical with vision benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
• Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy.

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position . This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Salary Minimum: 63000Salary Maximum: 63000

Physical Therapist Assistant (Healthcare)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia's employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

Ambulatory Health Services (AHS) within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) seeks a full-timePhysical TherapistAssistant (PTA) to serve as a member of the primary careteamin a municipal health clinic.The ideal candidate demonstrates our key values:

• Mutual Thriving: Patient thriving is fostered by compassionate providers, individualized care, curiosity, clear communication, empowerment, education, and skill development within a caring and pleasant environment. Patients should feel heard, respected, and trusting towards providers. Provider thriving is fostered by purposeful and rewarding work, patient and community centered models of care, interprofessional collaboration, and development of expertise within a caring and pleasant environment. Providers should feel valued and appreciated, and in turn should extend compassion towards patients and colleagues.
• Complexity-Capable Clinical Reasoning: Addressing complexity that spans the biopsychosocial spectrum requires creative and collaborative application of evidence tailored for each individual patient. Care plans are based on evidence from wide-ranging areas of study, adapt to evolving needs, and are grounded in practical patient-, family-, and community-centered care. Goals of care are centered on skill building, self-efficacy, and living well with chronic conditions. Providers should feel energized by complexity and excited to problem-solve with their patients. Patients should feel cared for as a whole and empowered with knowledge and self-management skills.
• Mission-Aligned Practice: Aligning practice, conduct, and professional development with the mission and vision of PDPH and AHS to promote dignity, partnership, and improved health outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

This position will start in October, 2026.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities/Duties

• PTAprovidestreatmentof musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditionsfor primary care patientsof all ages, both walk-in and scheduled, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT):
  • Managing and applying principles of therapeuticand preventativeinterventions for patients with chronicand acuteconditions.
  • Supportingbehavior change, self-efficacy,and skill building.
  • Recommendingexercise, activityadaptation, education, andtools forself-managementincluding non-pharmacological pain management.
  • Assessing and building uponpatientstrengths, coping skills,and preferences.
  • Using contextual factors and pragmatism toinformclinical reasoning and execution of established plan of care.
  • Combining evidence and individualization to guide practice.
• PTAserves patients in an Integrated Carecapacity:
  • Collaborating as needed withPT, medical, behavioral health,support staff,patients, family, community,and others.
  • Supporting management of chronic conditions.
  • Treating the whole patient and all factors affecting their movement and function according to the plan of care.
• The employee is responsible for the day-to-day activity of the PTservice:
  • Securing andmaintainingthe patient's engagement, safety, andquality of life.
  • Interprofessional coordination and communication.
  • Trauma-informed, anti-disparate, and patient/family/communitycentered practices.

Education

• Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program

• Fully licensedPTA in the State of Pennsylvania

Skills/Experience

1 year of experience with complex populations preferred

Knowledge and experience preferred in the following areas:

• Collaborating within interprofessional teams
• Under resourced populations
• Chronic medical conditions
• Mental health conditions
• Patient/family/community centered care
• Trauma-informed care
• Anti-disparate practices
• Substance use disorders
• EHRs
• Experience using translation services
• Ability to communicate in another language in addition to English desirable but not required

Work Environment: Standard PT clinic within primary care setting.

Position Type and Work Schedule: Fulltime position, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or as assigned.Future possibility forevening hours once a weekand/or Saturday mornings once a monthas PT program grows.

Travel: Daily work is at one location or between 2 locations. Occasional travel for meetings or to cover providers at other sites.

Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, and standing. Computer work. Able to demonstrate exercises and move/set up equipment. Patient management and safety (transfers, falls prevention).

Salary and Benefits : Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

• Medical with vision benefits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
• Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy.

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position . This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Salary Minimum: 63000Salary Maximum: 63000