Physical Therapy Assistant

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A Brief Overview

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.

What You Will Do

Clinical

• 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.

Academic

• 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.

Administrative

• 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.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant - Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least three (3) years PTA experience - Required
• At least one (1) year pediatric experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• 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
• 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

Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.

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Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. For more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.