Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time - Internal Travel Program

Symbria•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with a desire to impact the lives of the older adult population? Join Symbria’s Internal Travel Team! Are you a therapist looking for travel assignments, but want the perks of a full-time employee? Look no further, Symbria is offering full-time travel positions that offer all the benefits of full-time-health insurance, PTO, continuing education, to name a few. Continue to scroll to see our full benefits package! Travel assignments can be placed anywhere within our organization, and we operate in 10 states with a variety of settings! We will offer a monthly travel stipend in addition to a competitive salary. Some of the states we service: PA, MA, CT, IL, IN, OH, MO and WI

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for Physical Therapy Assistants.
A valid registered license is required for Symbria's operating states, or the ability to obtain a license or compact license to support assignments in any designated state.
If using a compact license, must have full license in your state of residence.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and basic math skills.
Effective interpersonal skills with strong focus on customer service.
Proficient use of computers and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Acute care, long-term care and/or rehabilitation experience. (Preferred but not required!)

Responsibilities

Obtain necessary background information from assigned patient’s chart.
Assist supervising Physical Therapist in obtaining specific evaluation data within areas of established expertise.
Seeks assistance from supervising Physical Therapist to obtain evaluation data outside of Physical Therapy Assistant experience.
Modify appropriate existing short-term goals within areas of treatment expertise for assigned patients and select and adapt treatment techniques to meet established goals and meet individual patient needs.
Discuss treatment plan with patient and family as indicated.
Complete all required clinical and billing documentation as indicated and submit in a timely manner.
Administer the prescribed physical therapy program to restore and maintain maximum function and prevent disability. The following modalities may be used for this purpose:-Therapeutic exercises and activity for lower extremity function.-Therapeutic exercises and activity for strengthening and balance.-Exercises and activity to improve coordination.-Instructions in self-care, including transfers, bed mobility and ambulation.-Education in body mechanics, work simplification and joint protection.
Adhere to Symbria Rehab’s mission, Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures.
Maintain productivity standards.
Full utilization of technology provided to document and enhance client care.
Adhere to terms and conditions of travel assignment contract.
Available and willing to travel to any location where Symbria provides contracted therapy services.
Must be able to provide own transportation between patient visits and travel assignments.
Any and all duties as assigned.