Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to its tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Location
Hamilton, NJ
Hours
Per Diem/ Tue &Thurs OR Mon& Wed / 8 am -1pm - Must have flexibility for PTO - Vacation coverage and working evening hours as needed.
Experience
Experience in treating patients in the pool a PLUS!
Responsibilities
- Obtains accurate information by performing selected data collection consistent with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
- Discusses the need for modification to the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
- Participates in patient status judgements within the clinical environment based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
- Performs physical therapy interventions in a competent manner.
- Communicates in ways that are congruent with situational needs.
- Produces documentation to support the delivery of therapy services.
- Affords assistance in reconciling the cosigning of the notes as required by regulatory body.
- Participates in addressing patient needs for services other than physical therapy.
- Educates others using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Credentials
- Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification by the American Heart Association.
Education or Equivalent Experience
- Education Specialization: Graduated from a PTA program, accredited by the APTA or its equivalent.
- Equivalent Experience: And 2+ years
Qualifications
- Education Specialization: Graduated from a PTA program, accredited by the APTA or its equivalent.
- Equivalent Experience: And 2+ years
Benefits
As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits.
Pay
$24.26 - $38.68/Hourly