Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Mindlance
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Title: Physical Therapist Assistant I Unit:
Physical Therapy Duration: 3 months contract with the possibility
of extension Location: Philadelphia 19104 Shift: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Note: Candidates must have inpatient rehab experience and
experience with neurologic/brain injury population or patients of
higher medical acuity. Pediatric experience preferred but not
required. Job Summary: 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. Job
Functions: 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 Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant –
Required CPR Certification (within 90 days of hire)- Required
Required Education and Experience Associate Degree from an approved
Physical Therapy Assistant Program- Required At least one year
pediatric experience – Preferred EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the
basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
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Keywords: Mindlance, Vineland , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Philadelphia, New Jersey
