Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant works across two outpatient clinics in Parkside and Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, splitting time between a small, busy neighborhood clinic in West Philadelphia and a larger clinic on City Line Avenue. The smaller clinic has three physical therapists, while the larger clinic includes eight physical therapists, one occupational therapist, two therapy assistants, and an aquatic therapy pool. The clinics foster a collaborative, welcoming, and light atmosphere for patients and staff. The role includes treating patients with a variety of diagnoses and patient populations, working as part of a team to provide quality care, documenting in the TherapyBridge EMR system, scheduling patients, and maintaining an inviting office environment. The position offers opportunities to develop skills through journal clubs, study groups, free continuing education courses, and the possibility of becoming a Clinical Instructor for students. The assistant provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as required by the State Practice Act.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
- Pass a national examination for PTAs 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 mandated by the State Practice Act.
- Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices and company policies and procedures.
- Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
- Treat patients with a variety of diagnoses and patient populations as part of a team.
- Document thoroughly using the TherapyBridge EMR system.
- Schedule patients.
- Maintain an inviting office space that makes patients feel welcomed.
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 program.
- Internal movement opportunities across 1,900 centers in 39 states.
- Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
