PTA

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, treats disabilities, injuries and diseases through the use of massage, exercise and effective properties of water, heat, light rays, and electricity, according to the prescription of a physician. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Must hold active license for this state or a permit from licensing board while awaiting licensure examination. 2. Must have completed training in accordance with minimum requirements for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant schools as prescribed by the American Physical Therapy Association. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. Provides patient care treatment and modalities according to the direction and treatment plan established by the physical therapist. Treatment may involve various caseloads, such as, but not limited to: In-house hospital services, home health, or hospital agreements with other organizations which may necessitate actual treatment outside of the hospital campus. 3 In coordination with the physical therapist, implements the patient’s plan of care and treatment program in an efficient and competent manner. 5 Prepares and maintains all physical therapy patient care records including the patient’s daily notes; and on each patient he/she is treating in conjunction with physical therapist any correspondence for insurance needs, and discharge summaries. (Interpretation, assessment, and recommendations must be done by the physical therapist.) 7 When needed provides non-clinical duties that include: provide in-service education for staff and hospital, participates in CQI, and clerical duties such as scheduling patient treatments, billing, and auditing of charges and/or patient charts. 8 Promotes safety first with all patients by participating in patient safety training and patient protection including the needs and methods to report medical/healthcare errors and/or abuse. 1 Attends continuing education courses and/or reads relevant literature to maintain, update, and explore knowledge of the trends and care of patients in the field of physical therapy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Near and far vision required. 2. Normal hearing required. 3. Manual dexterity required. 4. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Page Break SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Must be aware of the relative value and limitations of multiple pieces of equipment and skilled in the use of a broad range of modalities with a clear understanding of indications and/or contraindications of them. He/she must be able to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and physical sciences to specialized techniques in treatment of patients and know how to position patients with various conditions for different types of treatment. Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric. 2. Knowledge of growth and development 3. Understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment. 4. Understanding of the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge planning needs. 5. Knowledge of pain management to facilitate patient comfort through a proactive pain control plan. 6. Knowledge of the total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Days (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital Cost Center: 210 RMH Physical Therapy Address: 800 Wheeling Avenue Glen Dale West Virginia Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site. The West Virginia University Health System, West Virginia's largest health system with more than 1,800 beds and largest private employer, is comprised of 16 member hospitals, including a children's hospital; three managed hospitals; and five institutes, all anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia.