40 Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in West Chester, PA
Sorry! This job is no longer available. Please explore similar jobs listed on the left.
Bobeva Inc dba BrightStar Care of Greater Chester County is Hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant Near West Chester, PA
Are you looking for a home health opportunity where you can make a difference in people's lives?
Do you want to work for a home health agency that truly cares about you? That's where you can
shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a
flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how
BrightStar Care of Greater Chester County ("BrightStar Care") employees uphold A Higher
Standard of Care.
Who we are:
BrightStar Care is a nationwide service with more than 380 locations providing skilled and nonskilled care in the home environment. Our clients include a wide variety of cases from pediatrics
to geriatrics and through our national account programs we work with some of the country's largest
insurers. We are Joint Commission Accredited and have been awarded the Enterprise Champion
for Quality 8 years running!
What We Need
We are looking for experienced Physical Therapist Assistants who are looking to supplement
their current income or pick up cases on a as needed basis.
The Physical Therapist Assistant must be able to evaluate the patient's condition and develop an
individualized plan of care tailored to each patient based on the physician's orders. Help patients
manage pain and improve mobility, stability, balance and safety to improve quality of life.
Qualifications
- Graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy or higher degree in physical
- Passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Fulfilled all other state required examination.
- Compliant with continuing education, within state requirements as a condition of
- Comply with all state mandated Physical Therapy Practice Act and other legal mandates.
- Licensed or certified to practice as a physical therapist assistance as required by the state.
- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist assistant Facility/home health
- Ability to safely manage patients utilizing proper body mechanics.
- Good knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and evidence-based
- Comply with accepted professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with patients and staff.
- Treat patients, families and staff with courtesy and respect.
- Adhere to HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is
required depending on the ability of the client. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds. Visual and
hearing acuity required.
Environment:
Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care provided in client's living
environment with varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital. May be required to
respond to emergency situations. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to
blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.
Job Summary
Part Time
$89k-106k (estimate)
03/21/2024
04/25/2024
The job skills required for Physical Therapist Assistant include Physical Therapy, Customer Service, Geriatrics, HIPAA, Pediatric, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Physical Therapist Assistant. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Physical Therapist Assistant. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Physical Therapist Assistant positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Physical Therapy Attendant that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Physical Therapist Assistant. You can explore the career advancement for a Physical Therapist Assistant below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
Similar Jobs
Popular Articles
