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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• Weekly Pay
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• Direct Deposit
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Great Support Staff
• A Great Work Environment
• Competitive Pay Rates

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