Physical Therapist Assistant - Phoenixville Orthopedics Part Time

Tower Health; Limerick (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to render treatment programs for referred patients. You will be supervised by the Therapy Manager or a Senior Therapist and may supervise aides and students.

You will participate across the Rehabilitation Continuum and collaborate with hospital leadership and a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes strong communication and interpersonal skills, with mandatory BLS certification and a PA PTA license.

Qualifications

• 2 year/Associate Degree educational requirement.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS Certification and PA Physical Therapy Assistant License required.

Responsibilities

• Renders treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
• Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist.
• Supervises aides and students.
• Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
• Maintains working relationships with Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Summary

• Renders treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
• Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist.
• Supervises aides and students.
• Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
• Maintains working relationships with Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 2 year/Associate Degree

Experience

• No experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• PA Physical Therapy Asst. License

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.