Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant at ADVATIX INC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pediatric Experience, Inpatient Rehab Experience, Gait Training, Exercise, Modalities, Patient Evaluation, Documentation, Care Coordination, Communication, Clinical Growth, Mentorship, Productivity, Fiscal Responsibility, Team Participation, CPR Certification, Physical Therapy Assistant License

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

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

Responsibilities

The Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct interventions in individual or group sessions, evaluates patient responses, and documents progress. They also coordinate care and communicate with other providers regarding patient needs.