Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description:

The client is looking for a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

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 patients 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 patients 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

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 required
Inpatient rehab experience required

The ideal candidate for this role will have both pediatric experience and inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Notes :
Schedule Notes
Approximately 40 hours a week
Monday-Friday : 8AM - 4 : 30PM

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status