Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (Fulltime/Days)

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our 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. Good News—Our Rates Just Got Better! We’re investing in our team with higher pay rates for this position. There’s never been a better time to apply. Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant Clinic Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm/Weekend and Holiday Rotate/40 Hours Per Week Clinical Ladder/Excellent Benefits/Tuition Assistance POSITION SUMMARY Assists the Physical Therapist in patient-related activity by performing Physical Therapy procedures and selected tests and measurements which are delegated by the Physical Therapist and which are commensurate with a Physical Therapist Assistant's education preparation and experience. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Implements treatment procedures in accordance with goals and plan programs established by and under the supervision of the evaluating Physical Therapist. Maintains an understanding of the patient's history, precautions, contraindications, diagnosis, goals, potential, and pertinent information that would affect treatment. Communicates with patient, family members and other team members to explain the rationale of the treatment plan. Supervises the patient's use of all equipment and takes the necessary precautions in implementing the prescribed treatment. Monitors through subjective and objective measurements the patient's response to intervention, and reports to the supervising Physical Therapist if alteration in treatment program is indicated. Maintains the proper documentation in patient's records of treatment. Follows billing and reimbursement procedures according to departmental and regulatory guidelines. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS Assists with maintenance and monitoring of work schedule. Assists with general housekeeping to provide a clean, comfortable, orderly, and safe environment. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum required qualifications: An Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required, issued by an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program. Also, the individual must be a Registered Physical Therapy Assistant, issued by the State Board of Physical Therapy. CPR certification required. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes prepaid tuition assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr