Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Physical Therapy Assistant (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
• Physical Therapy Assistant - Indirect Supervision (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
• 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
• Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant Required
• Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.
• CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year pediatric experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Reads and reviews the medical record to understand the patient's diagnosis, precautions, goals and treatment plans.
• Asks questions regarding unclear information.
• Provides direct interventions in individual or group sessions as planned, especially gait training, exercise and modalities.
• Can treat patients in any setting in the hospital, including the ambulatory network.
• 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.
• 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.
• Pursues and achieves departmental competencies as assigned.
• Attends in-services within the department and hospital as appropriate.
• Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the provision/utilization of services.
• Actively participates in department planning meetings, and/or appropriate department initiatives.