Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Weirton, WV

Odyssey Rehabilitation; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Rehabilitation in Weirton, WV is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement therapy programs and provide treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include applying treatment plans, guiding patients and caregivers, coordinating with the rehab team, and maintaining accurate documentation while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state of practice.
• Must be able to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer.
• Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated.
• Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Skills

Licensed/eligible licensure

Org & time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

AC PTA program (APTA-certified)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Weirton, WV 26062
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Health Care

Reports to: Physical Therapist/Clinical Manager

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy programs and provides physical therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist;
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises;
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures;
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist;
• Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist;
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer;
• Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated;
• Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the Physical Therapist;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Candidate must be able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.