Physical Therapist Assistant (Per Diem/PT)

Penn Medicine • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? The position is for a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) working 4 hours per week in an outpatient setting. The PTA assists the Physical Therapist in patient-related activities by performing Physical Therapy procedures and selected tests and measurements which are delegated by the Physical Therapist.

Requirements

• An Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required, issued by an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program.
• Registered Physical Therapy Assistant, issued by the State Board of Physical Therapy.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment procedures in accordance with goals and plan programs established by and under the supervision of the evaluating Physical Therapist.
• Maintains an understanding of the patient's history, precautions, contraindications, diagnosis, goals, potential, and pertinent information that would affect treatment.
• Communicates with patient, family members and other team members to explain the rationale of the treatment plan.
• Supervises the patient's use of all equipment and takes the necessary precautions in implementing the prescribed treatment.
• Monitors through subjective and objective measurements the patient's response to intervention, and reports to the supervising Physical Therapist if alteration in treatment program is indicated.
• Maintains the proper documentation in patient's records of treatment.
• Follows billing and reimbursement procedures according to departmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with maintenance and monitoring of work schedule.
• Assists with general housekeeping to provide a clean, comfortable, orderly, and safe environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
• Prepaid tuition assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree