Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Macungie, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is seeking an outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve mobility and function. The assistant carries out a plan of care established and supervised by a Physical Therapist, documents patient progress, and reports issues or concerns. New graduates are welcome, and mentorship is available. The role includes providing treatment and patient education, monitoring and documenting outcomes, collaborating with the care team, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and following applicable professional, legal, ethical, and organizational standards. The assistant also contributes to department operations, quality improvement, education, and accurate billing.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, according to work location.
Work within practice guidelines defined by applicable Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of a certified physical therapist assistant program and affiliations.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology.
Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Compassionate, patient, and respectful attitude.
Active CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome; mentorship is available.

Responsibilities

Follow the treatment plan established by the physical therapist and adjust it as needed.
Assist patients with exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and other interventions.
Educate patients and families on home exercises, precautions, and self-care.
Monitor patients' vital signs, pain levels, and responses to treatment.
Record patient outcomes, goals, and discharge plans.
Communicate with the physical therapist and other team members.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Comply with ethical, legal, professional, Network, and departmental standards and policies.
Maintain confidentiality and follow appropriate information-release requirements.
Follow employee, patient, environmental safety, attendance, and dress-code policies, including reporting requirements.
Demonstrate service excellence, performance improvement, and financial responsibility through effective and efficient use of resources.
Demonstrate competency in assessment, treatment range, growth and development knowledge, and communication appropriate to the ages of patients treated.
Attend meetings as designated or requested, including multidisciplinary meetings as applicable.
Accurately bill patient accounts for services rendered.
Provide in-services to physical therapy department staff and others.
Participate in quality-improvement data collection and planning.
Clean and order supplies as assigned by the facility director.
Perform other related duties as assigned, such as peer record review.
Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.