A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
Physical Therapist Assistant (FQHC - City of Philadelphia) Philadelphia Department of Public Health Ambulatory Health Services Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Practicing in a physical therapy role Physical Therapy Associate's degree in physical therapist assistant Experience at health clinics Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree Full Job Description
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https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/703E6F23E139A9E15CD4746A9D25637D/jobs/400421?jpt=1b79bf1ead1b4f21088d5e9559596326 JOB SUMMARY Ambulatory Health Services (AHS) within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to serve as a member of the primary care team in a municipal health clinic. The ideal candidate demonstrates our key values:
Mutual Thriving:
Patient thriving is fostered by compassionate providers, individualized care, curiosity, clear communication, empowerment, education, and skill development within a caring and pleasant environment. Patients should feel heard, respected, and trusting towards providers. Provider thriving is fostered by purposeful and rewarding work, patient and community centered models of care, interprofessional collaboration, and development of expertise within a caring and pleasant environment. Providers should feel valued and appreciated, and in turn should extend compassion towards patients and colleagues.
Complexity-Capable Clinical Reasoning:
Addressing complexity that spans the biopsychosocial spectrum requires creative and collaborative application of evidence tailored for each individual patient. Care plans are based on evidence from wide-ranging areas of study, adapt to evolving needs, and are grounded in practical patient-, family-, and community-centered care. Goals of care are centered on skill building, self-efficacy, and living well with chronic conditions. Providers should feel energized by complexity and excited to problem-solve with their patients. Patients should feel cared for as a whole and empowered with knowledge and self-management skills.
Mission-Aligned Practice:
Aligning practice, conduct, and professional development with the mission and vision of PDPH and AHS to promote dignity, partnership, and improved health outcomes for the people and communities we serve. This position will start in October, 2026.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Responsibilities/Duties PTA provides treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions for primary care patients of all ages, both walk-in and scheduled, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT): Managing and applying principles of therapeutic and preventative interventions for patients with chronic and acute conditions. Supporting behavior change, self-efficacy, and skill building. Recommending exercise, activity adaptation, education, and tools for self-management including non-pharmacological pain management. Assessing and building upon patient strengths, coping skills, and preferences. Using contextual factors and pragmatism to inform clinical reasoning and execution of established plan of care. Combining evidence and individualization to guide practice. PTA serves patients in an Integrated Care capacity: Collaborating as needed with PT, medical, behavioral health, support staff, patients, family, community, and others. Supporting management of chronic conditions. Treating the whole patient and all factors affecting their movement and function according to the plan of care. The employee is responsible for the day-to-day activity of the PT service: Securing and maintaining the patient's engagement, safety, and quality of life. Interprofessional coordination and communication. Trauma-informed, anti-disparate, and patient/family/community centered practices. Education Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program Fully licensed PTA in the State of Pennsylvania Skills/Experience 1 year of experience with complex populations preferred Knowledge and experience preferred in the following areas: Collaborating within interprofessional teams Under resourced populations Chronic medical conditions Mental health conditions Patient/family/community centered care Trauma-informed care Anti-disparate practices Substance use disorders EHRs Experience using translation services Ability to communicate in another language in addition to English desirable but not required
Work Environment:
Standard PT clinic within primary care setting.
Position Type and Work Schedule:
Fulltime position, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or as assigned. Future possibility for evening hours once a week and/or Saturday mornings once a month as PT program grows.
Travel:
Daily work is at one location or between 2 locations. Occasional travel for meetings or to cover providers at other sites.
Physical Demands:
Sitting, walking, and standing. Computer work. Able to demonstrate exercises and move/set up equipment. Patient management and safety (transfers, falls prevention).
Salary and Benefits :
Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include: Medical with vision benefits Dental insurance Flexible spending accounts Life, AD&D insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
Employee Assistance Program Benefits:
403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
