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Job Title: Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant I

Location: CHOP Main Hospital-Children’s Seashore House
3405 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Schedule:  3 Months (Possible Extensions).

Shift: Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Duties:

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 assigned

•    Attends in-services 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

Required Certifications & Licensure: 
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