Clinical Physical Therapy Assistant - Home-Based Care

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to administer prescribed treatments and monitor patient progress under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will document care, adapt therapy plans, and educate patients and families on home exercise programs.

The successful candidate will hold WV (or OH) PTA licensure, CPR certification, and demonstrate strong patient care and communication skills in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary PTA licensure in WV or OH.
• CPR Certification.
• Must pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians regarding treatments; observes and notes effectiveness of treatments; reports findings to therapist.
• Notes patient diagnosis; takes precautions for observing indications and contraindications.
• Administers individual therapy programs for patients under direct supervision of licensed physical therapist using established specifications of program as prescribed by physician.
• Monitors patient closely during treatment; responds to patient needs.
• Adapts conventional therapeutic techniques to meet needs of patients who are unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily perform therapeutic exercise.
• Records patient treatment and reports progress; has all progress notes cosigned by licensed physical therapist according to departmental policy.
• Instructs in and demonstrates therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient; provides home care instructions to patient and family.
• Operates and maintains departmental therapeutic equipment properly and safely.
• Prepares treatment charges accurately for billing purposes.
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures as well as government regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served. (Neonatal 0-11 months, Pediatric 1-12 years, Adolescent 13-17 years, Adult 18-79 years, Geriatric 80+ years)
• Maintains current knowledge of treatment approaches and participates in continuing education and inservices.
• Provides physical therapy services in the home under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist and according to established policies, procedures, standards. Specifically the physical therapy assistant:

Skills

Observation

Documentation

Patient care

Communication

Education

PTA licensure WV

PTA licensure OH

Job description

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to administer prescribed treatments and monitor patient progress under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will document care, adapt therapy plans, and educate patients and families on home exercise programs.

The successful candidate will hold WV (or OH) PTA licensure, CPR certification, and demonstrate strong patient care and communication skills in a fast-paced clinical setting.