Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):

13-week Contract Position to cover summer shortage in Philadelphia, PA

Hours are Monday -Friday  8:00 AM-4:30 PM EST

Pay is $37 per hour
 

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

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Duties:



* Reads and reviews the medical record to understand the patient’s diagnosis, precautions, goals and treatment plans.

 Asks questions regarding unclear information.


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Provides direct interventions in individual or group sessions as planned, especially gait training, exercise and modalities.

 
Evaluates the patient’s response to intervention and documents patient progress in the chart. 


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Informs the physical therapist of progress/problems with specific patients. 


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Performs care coordination tasks associated with patient care, including communication with hospital and community providers, tracking of medical equipment, etc.
 

Job Requirements:


* PTA Experience-One year of PTA experience within the last 3 years


* Pennsylvania State License as PTA Experience


* CPR Certification (no online courses) not expiring within 90 days


* Pediatric Experience 


* Inpatient Experience Preferred


* Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program
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