Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA / Part Time or PRN

Pennypackhc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their supportive team. This role offers a unique in-house opportunity to work in a facility that prioritizes patient needs and fosters a compassionate environment. You will be responsible for implementing care plans, instructing patients, and ensuring their comfort and safety throughout their rehabilitation journey. With access to clinical expertise and mentoring, this position not only enhances your skills but also contributes to a progressive approach to patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

In-house opportunity

Clinical expertise and training available

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a physical therapy assistant is essential.
• Licensure or relevant certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement care and interventions competently and compassionately.
• Instruct patients in exercises and ensure their safety and comfort.
• Complete documentation and measure patient performance.

Skills

Physical Therapy Assistant experience

Knowledge of physiology best practices

Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises

Effective communication and instruction

Health care administration skills

License to practice or certification

Job description

Looking for a new opportunity that checks all of your boxes?

• In-house facility – Check!
• Flexible schedule – Check!
• Facility that focuses on needs of patients – Check!
• Supportive & understanding management – Check!
• Strong rehab team – Check!

Pennypack Nursing and Rehab Center is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team!

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner.
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises.
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences.
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort.
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury.
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information.
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record.
• Participate in patient status judgments.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge.

Skills

• Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant.
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards.
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities.
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively.
• Health care administration and documentation skills.
• License to practice or relevant certification.

Career Advantages:

• Rare in-house opportunity.
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care.
• Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available.