Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant

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

About The Position

As an outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant at St. Luke’s, you will help patients improve their mobility and function by carrying out a plan of care established and supervised by a Physical Therapist. You will guide patients through treatment, document progress, and report concerns. The role also involves patient and family education, communication with the care team, accurate billing, and support for the department’s quality improvement and daily operations. The Physical Therapist Assistant works within the applicable Pennsylvania or New Jersey practice guidelines and follows Network, departmental, ethical, legal, and professional standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Successful completion of a certified Physical Therapist Assistant program and affiliations.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, according to work location.
Work within the practice guidelines defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law, according to work location.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
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 required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.

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 their families about 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 procedures.
Demonstrate service excellence and contribute to performance improvement in clinical care, customer service, operations, and safety.
Use resources effectively and efficiently and comply with attendance and dress-code policies.
Provide assessment and treatment appropriate to the age and development of patients treated.
Attend designated or requested meetings, 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, such as peer record review.
Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.