Physical Therapist Assistant I

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 IJob Type: ContractJob Location: Philadelphia, PAWork Schedule: On-sitePay Rate: $44, Based on experienceJob Description:-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 assignedAttends 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 - RequiredCPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)- RequiredAssociate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program- RequiredAt least one year pediatric experience - PreferredCertifications & Licenses:CPRCPR CertificationCPR CertifiedPhysical TherapistPhysical Therapy AssistantTop Skillsets Sought: Inpatient rehab experience. Experience with neurologic/brain injury population or patients of higher medical acuity. Pediatric experience preferred but not required.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?