Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

free parking

Great place to work

401k

PTO time

Supplementary benefits are available

Job summary

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in University City, Philadelphia, is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Rehab Team. We offer FT, PT, and PRN shifts and are expanding our PRN staff pool.

You will implement treatment plans, work with a multidisciplinary team, and supervise PT activities under the therapist's direction. Pennsylvania licensure and PTA program credential required; strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implements the patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to implement patient-specific programs.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in PT techniques under supervision.
• Performs additional duties to provide quality care to residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of PTA program

Licensed in Pennsylvania

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