Job Title: Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant I  Pay Rate: $45 Per Hour  Location: 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 lifelong 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          Powered by JazzHR