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Industrial Staffing Services, Inc. Physical Therapist Assistant I in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 27809589 The manager has indicated that the ideal candidate for this role will have experience with the neurologic/brain injury population or patients of higher medical acuity. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required. There is a possibility of extension or conversion, but it is not guaranteed. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Clinical Responsibilities Read and review the medical record to understand the patient's diagnosis, precautions, goals, and treatment plans. Ask questions regarding unclear information. Provide 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. Evaluate the patient's response to intervention and document patient progress in the chart. Instruct patients and parents in the home program, especially gait training and transfer. Inform the physical therapist of progress/problems with specific patients. Perform care coordination tasks associated with patient care, including communication with hospital and community providers, tracking of medical equipment, etc.
Academic Responsibilities Maintain current skills and knowledge by identifying own learning needs, both formally and informally, to practice a lifestyle of life-long learning. Seek opportunities for clinical growth and development within the department through mentorship. Pursue and achieve departmental competencies as assigned. Attend in-services within the department and hospital as appropriate.
Administrative Responsibilities Maintain productivity and fiscal responsibility in the provision/utilization of services. Actively participate in department planning meetings.
Education Requirement Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant - Required CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire) - Required Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program - Required At least one year pediatric experience - Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Interpersonal relationship skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers, and supervisors.
Schedule Notes Top Skillsets Sought: Inpatient rehab experience. Experience with neurologic/brain injury population or patients of higher medical acuity. Pediatric experience preferred but not required.
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