PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT POOL- Temple University Hospital - Jeanes Campus

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Health System seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for its Jeanes Campus. The assistant will support physical therapists, ensuring effective implementation of treatment programs and patient education. Ideal candidates have an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy, relevant certifications, and experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Preferred 1 year experience in a Physical Therapy setting.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification required.
• PTA-LIC - PA Physical Therapist Assistant License required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physical therapist in implementing established treatment programs.
• Performs selected treatment procedures and tasks as directed.
• May oversee aides under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Skills

Patient Care

Patient Education

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description - PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (POOL) - Temple University Hospital, Jeanes Campus (245084)

Assists the physical therapist in implementing established treatment programs, including patient care and education. Performs selected treatment procedures and tasks related to departmental operations as directed. May oversee aides under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Education

Associates Degree: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program (Required)

Experience

1 Year experience in a Physical Therapy setting (Preferred)

License/Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)

PTA-LIC - PA Physical Therapist Assistant License (Required)

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices advancing medical science and education. It includes Temple University Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, and others, affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

Temple Health is committed to recruiting top talent to foster a safe, healthy, and productive environment for patients, visitors, students, and staff. Your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

TUH-Jeanes Campus, located in Northeast Philadelphia, offers advanced medical and surgical services in a community setting, including cardiac, neurologic, and orthopedic surgeries, with a focus on compassionate care.