Clinical Physical Therapy Assistant – Growth Path

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital in West Virginia seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. You will implement the plan of care, coordinate with the PT team, and ensure safe patient handling.

Applicants must have PTA licensure in the applicable state, a minimum of four years of PTA experience, and obtain BLS within 30 days. Preference is given to candidates with advanced certifications in APTA, BIAA, or LANA.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• MD/OH/PA/WV PTA licensure options listed in job ad.
• Four years of PTA experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies research and proven techniques to prevent or treat conditions by implementing the plan of care established by a physical therapist.
• Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities and collaborates with nursing on safe patient handling.
• Instructs patient and caregiver in treatment programs and documents demonstrations.
• Documents all treatments according to department policies and procedures.
• Submits accurate charges of services rendered using the billing system via EMR.
• Oversees students and volunteers to ensure proper supervision.

Skills

PTA experience

Education

PTA licensure

BLS certification

APTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (BIAA)

Certified Lymphedema Therapist (LANA)

Job description

PCH Princeton Community Hospital in West Virginia seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. You will implement the plan of care, coordinate with the PT team, and ensure safe patient handling.

Applicants must have PTA licensure in the applicable state, a minimum of four years of PTA experience, and obtain BLS within 30 days. Preference is given to candidates with advanced certifications in APTA, BIAA, or LANA.