Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Nationwide Healthcare Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Free parking

Great place to work

401k

PTO time

Supplementary benefits

Job summary

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Rehab Team, expanding our PRN staff pool. FT, PT and PRN shifts are available, offering diverse scheduling options.

You will implement patient treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, collaborate with the rehab team, and help residents achieve quality care in a 123-bed facility. A PA PTA license and approved program graduate are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Must be licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Requires good organizational and time management skills.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements the patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Collaborates with rehab team to implement programs suited to each patient’s needs.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families and caregivers in therapy techniques under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Performs other duties as assigned to provide quality care to residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Pennsylvania PTA license

Graduate PTA program

Job description

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 123-bed skilled and long-term care facility located in the University City area. We are looking for a caring and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Rehab Team! We are currently looking to expand our PRN staff pool.

Shift Type: FT, PT, and PRN

Benefits for Full - Time employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• free parking
• Great place to work
• 401k
• PTO time
• Supplementary benefits are available

Job Responsibilities

• 1. Implements the patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• 2. Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
• 3. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures
• 4. Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
• 4. Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• 2. Must be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
• 3. Requires good organizational and time management skills
• 4. Requires good verbal and written communication skills

We look forward to reviewing your resume. EOE