Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant works across two outpatient clinics in Parkside and Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The role splits time between a small neighborhood clinic in West Philadelphia and a larger clinic on City Line Avenue, which has an aquatic therapy pool and serves a range of patient populations, including athletes, TMJ patients, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients. The smaller clinic has three physical therapists, while the larger clinic has eight physical therapists, one occupational therapist, and two physical/occupational therapy assistants. Both settings emphasize collaboration, shared responsibilities, community, and a welcoming atmosphere.

The position involves providing patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, treating patients with a variety of diagnoses, documenting care in the TherapyBridge EMR system, scheduling patients, and maintaining an inviting office space. The role offers opportunities to develop skills through journal clubs, study groups, free continuing education courses, and the possibility of becoming a clinical instructor for students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Pass a national examination for physical therapist assistants certified by CAPTE.
• Valid state physical therapist assistant license, or license in process.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as required by the State Practice Act.
• Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities with minimal supervision, in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices and company policies and procedures.
• Treat patients with a variety of diagnoses as part of a collaborative care team.
• Document patient care thoroughly using the TherapyBridge EMR system.
• Schedule patients.
• Maintain an inviting office space that makes patients feel welcome.
• Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Benefits

• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.
• Continuing education unit program.
• Internal movement opportunities across 1,900 centers in 39 states.
• Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree