Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Title: Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant I

Pay Rate: $45 Per Hour

Location: Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Schedule:  3 Months (Possible Extensions).

Shift: Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Duties

Reads and reviews the medical record to understand the patient’s diagnosis, precautions, goals, and treatment plans. Asks questions regarding unclear information.

• Provides direct interventions in individual or group sessions as planned, especially gait training, exercise, and modalities. Can treat patients in any setting in the hospital, including the ambulatory network.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to intervention and documents patient progress in the chart. Instructs patients and parents in home program, especially gait training and transfer.
• Informs the physical therapist of progress/problems with specific patients.
• Performs care coordination tasks associated with patient care, including communication with hospital and community providers, tracking of medical equipment, etc.
  
  

Academic

• Maintains current skills and knowledge by identifying own learning needs, both formally and informally, to practice a lifestyle of lifelong learning. Seeks opportunity for clinical growth and development within the department through mentorship.
• Pursues and achieves departmental competencies as assigned
• Attends in-services within the department and hospital as appropriate.
  
  

Administrative

• Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the provision/utilization of services.
  
  

Actively participates in department planning meetings

Required Certifications & Licensure: 

Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)

Associate degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Pediatric Experience Required

Inpatient rehab experience required

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