Clinical PT Assistant: Elevate Patient Mobility

WVU Medicine; Uniontown, Northern (Fayette County, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine's Uniontown Campus seeks a capable Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role involves applying established plans of care, adjusting priorities with nursing input, and educating patients and caregivers on treatments and equipment use.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, billing per policy, and supervising students/volunteers.

Qualifications

• Must hold current PTA licensure in the applicable state.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Apply research and proven techniques to prevent or treat conditions to improve movement and function per plan of care.
• Determine and revise priorities for direct/indirect patient care with nursing collaboration.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in treatment programs and equipment use; document demonstrations.
• Document all treatments according to department policies and EMR.
• Submit accurate charges for services rendered per policy and billing system.
• Oversee students and volunteers; ensure compliance with specialty accreditation education.

Skills

Organization & time management

Education

PTA licensure

BLS certification

Job description

WVU Medicine's Uniontown Campus seeks a capable Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role involves applying established plans of care, adjusting priorities with nursing input, and educating patients and caregivers on treatments and equipment use.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, billing per policy, and supervising students/volunteers.