Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant I .
Job Description:
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant I
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA
Work Schedule: On-site
Responsibilities:
Duties:
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.
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.
• Pursues and achieves departmental competencies as assigned
• Attends inservices 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, and/or
Qualifications:
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.
CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)
Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
Pediatric experience preferred.
Level 4 Worker
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Jaspreet Singh (jaspreet.s@maxonic.com / 510-613-4990) for more details
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