Physical Therapist Assistant — Primary Care Team Impact

The Health Federation of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life, AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Health Federation of Philadelphia seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Ambulatory Health Services team within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

The PTA will contribute to an integrated primary care model, support chronic condition management, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to deliver patient-centered care.

This position starts October 2026 and offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Fully licensed PTA in the State of Pennsylvania.
• 1 year of experience with complex populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• PTA provides treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions for primary care patients under supervision of a PT.
• Collaborates with PT, medical, behavioral health, support staff, patients, family, and others in Integrated Care.
• Ensures patient engagement, safety, and quality of life in day-to-day PTA activities.
• Supports care plans, patient education, and self-management tools.
• Documents care and coordinates referrals with the care team.

Skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Chronic disease management

Mental health awareness

Trauma-informed care

Anti-disparate practices

EHRs

Translation services

Bilingual/Multilingual desirable

Under-resourced populations

Communication

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

PA PTA license

Tools

EHRs

Job description

The Health Federation of Philadelphia seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Ambulatory Health Services team within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

The PTA will contribute to an integrated primary care model, support chronic condition management, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to deliver patient-centered care.

This position starts October 2026 and offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.