Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Tower Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team in Reading, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing treatment programs under supervision, supporting rehabilitation programs, and ensuring collaboration with healthcare personnel. Candidates should possess relevant education and certification.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Outdoor therapeutic garden

Comfortable lounges with free internet access

Easy access and free parking

Qualifications

• BLS Certification required.
• PA Physical Therapy Assistant License mandatory.
• Relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Renders treatment programs for referred patients.
• Supervises aides and students.
• Maintains working relationships with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

2 year/Associate Degree

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, the Physical Therapist Assistant:

• 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

• Relevant experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• PA Physical Therapy Asst. License

Required Skills

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

Location:Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing

Schedule: PRN

Our facility offers:

• A 61-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit including an 11-bed secured Brain Injury Unit
• A 50-bedTransitional Sub-Acute Unitfor skilled care
• Highly skilled therapists
• Speech,physical, andoccupational therapyprogramming
• Therapeutic recreation and activities
• Spacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisions

• Aquatic therapy pool
• On-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological services
• Outdoor therapeutic garden
• Comfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet access
• Plenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and families
• Easy access and free parking

Discover how our Rehabilitation Program helps patients improve their lives:https://youtu.be/BLTXhlThIKQ

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.