Overview Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked #4 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry! At Wesley Enhanced Living (WEL) our employees love what they do because we have created an environment of possibilities to help them learn, grow, and have the opportunity to make an impact each and every day. You cannot realize your full potential without an organization that makes your growth a priority. Now is the time to join our team and continue your journey with an organization that will support your efforts and reward your accomplishments. WEL is ranked #4 in the nation on the 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the past four years in a row. We got here because of our amazingly talented employees and their commitment to our mission of making a compelling difference in the lives of our residents! Are you looking for an environment where everyone cares as much as you do and is as dedicated as you are? This is what sets WEL apart! We invite you to visit: www.WELcareers.org to learn more about our 130+ year young organization, our enhanced living philosophy, and our award winning team of employees. We welcome your application and look forward to learning more about your goals and why you would like to work at WEL. Over 90% of Wesley Enhanced Living residents have received the COVID-19 vaccination. For the safety and protection of our residents, employees, and visitors our organization requires that all staff members receive the COVID-19 vaccine. ABOUT US Wesley Enhanced Living (WEL) is a non-profit organization with six senior living communities in the Greater Philadelphia area. Our employees provide excellence in service, innovation to meet ever changing needs, and teamwork to make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents. A sense of community has developed from a mutual respect for each other. Our employees are encouraged to share their voice and ideas, so we may enhance our strengths and identify opportunities for continued improvement. Here, you will be able to help shape the future of our organization by cultivating and enhancing our award-winning culture. These are not just words on a page, they represent who we are and what we believe; and we have the recognition to prove it. Together, we can make a difference! At WEL, we are committed to taking care of our employees by providing a positive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive rate of pay along with a full suite of benefits to support your health, financial well-being, work/life balance, as well as your professional development. Apply today and imagine the possibilities! An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Mandatory COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Employer Responsibilities The Physical Therapist Assistant works as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort. PTAs assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. The physical therapist is responsible for the services provided by the PTA. Physical therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTAs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. PTAs must graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program and licensure or certification is required in most states in which a PTA works. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives. + Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories. + Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results. + Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. + Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. + Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance. + Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans. + Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. + Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives. + Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and jacho standards; anticipating emerging issues. + Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. + Enhances physical therapy and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Qualifications Related Experience: Three to five years of experience in skilled nursing facility setting. Demonstrates sincere interest in working with frail senior participants. Demonstrates ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team and make meaningful contributions to the development of the plan of care Education or Degree Requirement: Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: Physical Therapist Assistant License #WEL123 A Drug-Free Workplace . Equal Opportunity Employer Apply for this opportunity (https://careers-wel.icims.com/jobs/8699/physical-therapist-assistant/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336115718) Email this opportunity to a friend The Share function is not working properly at this moment. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please refresh the page and try again later. Job LocationsUS-PA-Media ID2024-8699 Location : NameWesley Enhanced Living Main Line TypePOOL Shiftvaries CategoryTherapy/Rehabilitation