Physical Therapy Assistant - ChristianaCare : Job Details

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?

Life is full of choices—and ChristianaCare understands that where you choose to work is one of the most important. Join an organization that values rehabilitation services and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on the health of our community. Guided by our Core Values and Behaviors, we strive for Excellence in everything we do and lead with Love .

ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dedicated rehabilitation team at the Newark campus, the largest in our network. This campus supports several specialty-certified programs, including:

• Level I Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Treatment Center
• Regional Center of Excellence in Heart and Vascular Care
• Cancer Care Services

We are recruiting a Physical Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping individuals recover from injury or illness through personalized and compassionate rehabilitative care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement treatment programs developed by a Physical Therapist
• Continually assess patients' response to treatment and modifies the treatment plan and goals in consultation with the supervising Physical Therapist
• Completes all documentation within the scope of practice
• Progresses patients as appropriate towards timely completion of goals established at evaluation
• Communicates patient's goals, status and equipment needs to the clinical team
• Provides patient and family education and training
• Supervises PTA students during clinical affiliation programs

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
• Licensure in the State of Delaware as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• CPR Certification
• APTA preferred

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting on your first day of employment
• 32 Days PTO and PTO Cash Out Program
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• 403(b) with competitive Employer Match and a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, Christiana Care is shaping the future of health care.

Due to its location, working for Christiana Care offers opportunities to live in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland. Philadelphia International Airport and Amtrak's main East Coastline provide national and international accessibility. Delaware and surrounding areas offer wonderful restaurants and regional cultural activities; proximity to major sporting events; excellent schools and urban and suburban housing options. Within a two-hour drive or train ride, you can be in a popular beach resort; on the slopes in the Pocono mountains, or spending a day or weekend in New York City or Washington, D.C.!

If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!