Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Title: Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant I 
Pay Rate: $45 Per Hour 

Location: Philadelphia, PA, 19104 
Schedule:  3 Months (Possible Extensions). 

Shift: Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM 

Job Duties: 

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. 

Academic 

•    Maintains current skills and knowledge by identifying own learning needs, both formally and informally, to practice a lifestyle of lifelong 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. 

Administrative 

•    Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the provision/utilization of services. 

Actively participates in department planning meetings 

Required Certifications & Licensure: 
Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire) 

Associate degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program. 

Pediatric experience required 

Inpatient rehab experience required