Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $2,041 per week
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
***REQUIRED: UPLOAD RESUME AND CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES***
***The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with neurologic/brain injury population or patients of higher medical acuity. Pediatric experience preferred but not required. Possibility of extension/conversion, but not guaranteed. Hours are M-F, 8am-4:30pm***
Under the direct, on-premise supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provides physical therapy treatment procedures to an assigned inpatient caseload. Maintains an orderly environment in the physical therapy gym and treatment areas.
Clinical- 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 inservices 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
Skills
Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.
Education
Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant - RequiredCPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)- Required
Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program- Required
At least one year pediatric experience - Preferred
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Job ID #37086130. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant I