Physical Therapy Assistant I - Main Campus
Company: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Location:LOC_MAIN-Main HospitalReq ID:155611Shift:
DaysEmployment Status:Regular - Full TimeAbout UsWe're seeking
breakthrough makers! Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was built
on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role
throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the
22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways - big and
small - to make a difference for the patients and families we
serve. If you are ready to challenge yourself, be inspired and grow
- no matter what your role - you just may be the kind of
breakthrough maker who will thrive at CHOP.Job SummaryUnder 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.Job
ResponsibilitiesClinicalReads 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.AcademicMaintains 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.AdministrativeMaintains productivity and fiscal
responsibility in the provision/utilization of services.Actively
participates in department planning meetings, and/or appropriate
department initiatives.Required Licenses, Certifications,
RegistrationsCPR (90 days)PTA - PARequired Education and
ExperienceRequired Education: Associates from an approved Physical
Therapy Assistant Program.Preferred Education, Experience &
Cert/LicPreferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year of pediatric
experience.Additional Technical RequirementsInterpersonal
relationships skills that permit effective communication with
parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.To carry
out its mission, it is of critical importance for the Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and
workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global
community.In keeping with this, CHOP has mandated all workforce
members on site at any CHOP location for any portion of their time
be vaccinated for COVID-19. This mandate also applies to workforce
members performing work for CHOP at non-CHOP locations. The CHOP
COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local,
state and federal mandates. CHOP also requires all workforce
members who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient
care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request
exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid
religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be
delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption
requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in
positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest
to not using tobacco products. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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