What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant - $30-35 per hour position at Pennstate Geisinger Health Group?
PennState Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for assistance in administering prescribed programs of physical therapy and assist with patient evaluations.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Recruiter: Hector Diaz
PennState Health Job ID #2139-63483. Posted job title: Physical Therapy Assistant - Day Shift - Physical Therapy
About PennState Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.
Benefits
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days, flexible
- Employment Type: Staff
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for assistance in administering prescribed programs of physical therapy and assist with patient evaluations.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association plus 3 to 12 months of experience required.
- Passage of a state licensing exam and CPR- certification required.
- Able to stand and walk frequently; sit occasionally.
- Able to lift/carry 0-20 frequently; 21-50 lbs occasionally.
- Able to push/pull 0-35 lbs frequently; 36-75 lbs occasionally.
- Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.
- Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping.
Recruiter: Hector Diaz
PennState Health Job ID #2139-63483. Posted job title: Physical Therapy Assistant - Day Shift - Physical Therapy
About PennState Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Salary : $30 - $35
