Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Hamilton Township, NJ

1d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct, on-premise supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provides physical therapy treatment procedures to an assigned inpatient caseload. Contributes to educational and administrative efforts within the department.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant - Required
At least three (3) years PTA experience - Required
Physical Therapy Assistant (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
Physical Therapy Assistant - Indirect Supervision (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 3 months - Required
Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year pediatric experience - Preferred
Advanced Proficiency Pathways (APP) - American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - upon hire - Preferred or
Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CCIP) - American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - upon hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

Delivers evidence-based clinical care based on primary physical therapist's plan of care, requires mentoring for interventions for complex patient cases.
Evaluates the patient's response to intervention and documents patient progress in the chart. Instructs patients and parents in home program, especially gait training and transfer.
Informs the physical therapist of progress/problems with specific patients.
Performs care coordination tasks associated with patient care, including communication with hospital and community providers, tracking of medical equipment, etc.
Begins to develop an area of expertise.
Maintains current skills and knowledge by identifying own learning needs, both formally and informally, to practice a lifestyle of life-long learning. Seeks opportunity for clinical growth and development within the department through mentorship.
Seeks out opportunities to expand knowledge and treatment interventions related to area of developing expertise.
Attends in-services within the department and hospital as appropriate.
Is able to mentor PTA I in area of developing specialization.
Willing to participate in the supervision and education of PTA students and/or serve as a primary CI to an entry level PTA student.
Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the provision/utilization of services.
Actively participates in department planning meetings, and/or appropriate department initiatives.
Supervises pre-PTA students and volunteers, and aides where appropriate.