TMP Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant

TMP Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Category : HR for Growth

Requisition Number : TMPPE007643

Posted : August 19, 2025

Full-Time

Offsite PA, PA 99999, USA

Job Details

Description

Job Title : Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant I

Location : CHOP Main Hospital-Children's Seashore House 3405 Civic Center Blvd. 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 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.

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

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1 year :

Pediatric and in-patient experience