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Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Tower Health

#Rehabilitation #Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Physical Therapy #Allied Health #PA Physical Therapy Asst. License

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Quick overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment programs for referred patients following established physical therapy principles. They supervise aides and students while maintaining collaborative relationships with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate Degree and a valid Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistant license. BLS Certification and relevant clinical experience are also required.

associate degreeInterpersonal SkillsSupervisionPatient TreatmentMicrosoft Office ApplicationsCommunications Skills

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, the Physical Therapist Assistant

Renders treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist. Supervises aides and students. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum. Maintains working relationships with Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel. #READ

Qualifications

Education Requirements 2 year/Associate Degree Experience Relevant experience Certification and Licensure BLS Certification PA Physical Therapy Asst. License Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Microsoft Office Applications Location: Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing Schedule: PRN

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania.
Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St.
Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University).
Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.
Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.