Tower Health·Limerick Township, Pennsylvania
The Physical Therapist Assistant renders treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted physical therapy principles. They also supervise aides and students while maintaining professional relationships with hospital staff and leadership.
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. #PHX
Education Requirements 2 year/Associate Degree Experience No experience Certification and Licensure BLS Certification PA Physical Therapy Asst. License Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Microsoft Office Applications
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.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree and a valid Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistant license. A BLS certification is also required for this position.
Market context
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