Local Contract Physical Therapy Assistant - $39-41 per hour

Equiliem is seeking a local contract Physical Therapy Assistant for a local contract job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant Discipline: Therapy Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Local Contract Job Description: The manager let me know that the ideal candidate for this role will have experience with neurologic/brain injury population or patients of higher medical acuity. Pediatric experience preferred but not required. Possibility of extension/converison, but not guaranteed. Hours are M-F, 8am-4:30pm 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 assigned • Attends 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, and/or Education Requirement: Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant - Required CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)- Required Associate Degree from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program- Required At least one year pediatric experience - Preferred Level 4 Worker Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors. Schedule Notes: Hours are M-F, 8am-4:30pm

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Posted Date: 11/8/2025