Physical Therapy Assistant II - Virtua

Overview

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Day (United States of America)

Under the direct, on-premise supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provides physical therapy treatment procedures to an assigned inpatient caseload. Contributes to educational and administrative efforts within the department.

• Clinical
  • Delivers evidence-based clinical care based on the primary physical therapist's plan of care; may require mentoring for interventions for complex patient cases.
  • 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.
  • Begins to develop an area of expertise.
• 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.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand knowledge and treatment interventions related to area of developing expertise.
  • Attends in-services within the department and hospital as appropriate.
  • Mentors PTA I in the area of developing specialization.
  • Willing to participate in the supervision and education of PTA students and/or serve as a primary CI to an entry level PTA student.
• Administrative
  • Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the provision/utilization of services.
  • Actively participates in department planning meetings and/or appropriate department initiatives.
  • Supervises pre-PTA students and volunteers, and aides where appropriate.

• Physical Therapy Assistant (Pennsylvania) – Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – upon hire – Required
• Physical Therapy Assistant - Indirect Supervision (Pennsylvania) - upon hire - Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – issued through an organization that requires hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification (e.g., American Heart Association or Red Cross) – within 3 months – Required
• Advanced Proficiency Pathways (APP) – American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – upon hire – Preferred
• Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CCIP) – American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – upon hire – Preferred

• Associate’s Degree Physical Therapy Assistant – Required

• At least three (3) years PTA experience – Required
• At least one (1) year pediatric experience – Preferred

• Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.

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$29.50 - $37.61 Hourly

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