Full Time PTA

WVU Medicine; Gassaway (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SHC WVUHS Home Care in West Virginia seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support the physical therapy team in patient home visits, implementing plans developed by the therapist, and monitoring patient responses. The role requires current PTA licensure in applicable states, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and excellent communication.

Travel is required to provide patient care in the home setting. One year of PTA experience is preferred; eligible for American Physical Therapy Association

Qualifications

• Current PTA licensure in applicable state.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
• One year of PTA experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs all physical therapy assistant criteria as outlined on the PTA skills list in relation to Physical Therapy.
• Delivers care based on age-specific criteria for infants to geriatrics after competency checks.
• Assesses and reports changes in condition and response to treatment.
• Obtains pulses, BP, and respiration rate as part of patient monitoring.
• Implements the treatment plan under the physical therapist's direction.
• Demonstrates gait transfer and therapeutic exercise delivery per plan.

Skills

Communication

Reading comprehension

Follow directions

Problem identification

Safety policies

Education

PTA license WV

PTA license MD

PTA license OH

PTA license PA

Valid driver’s license

CPR certification

Job description

Administers the physical therapy treatments as directed by a physical therapist; reports changes in condition or unexpected response; maintains equipment in department in an orderly fashion and supervises the physical therapy aide.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current physical therapy assistant licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed:

MD: Physical Therapy Assistant License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License

OH: Physical Therapy Assistant License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License

PA: Physical Therapy Assistant- Indirect Supervision license through the State Board of Physical Therapy

WV: Physical Therapy Assistant License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License

• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.

PreferredQualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all physical therapy assistant criteria as outlined on physical therapy assistant skills list as it relates to Physical Therapy.
• Provides care, based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, education level, and related criteria for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard. Separate competency will be completed prior to caring for infants, pediatrics, or adolescents.
• Assesses, reports, and records changes in condition and reaction to treatment as per policy and procedure.
• Obtains accurate pulses, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
• Performs the treatment plan as implemented by the physical therapist.
• Demonstrates the skills to gait transfer train patients as implemented by the physical therapist.
• Delivers effective therapeutic exercises as prescribed by the physical therapist.
• Appropriately position patients and operate exercise equipment including isotonic, isokinetic, isometak, and CPM devises as directed by the physical therapist.
• Effectively teach home programs designed by the physical therapist.
• Operates wheelchairs, hospital beds, lifting devices, and patient chairs in a safe manner.
• Manages oxygen equipment including portable tanks, long cords, nasal canula, and masks as per standard of care as it relates to physical therapy.
• Complies with Home Health regulations, policies, and procedures for physical therapy, including but not limited to visits/communication standards.
• Documents patient status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure.
• Performs CPR when directed by patient’s/appropriate representative’s wishes.
• Displays safe, efficient, and prudent use and maintenance of D.M.E. and medical supplies and adaptive equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.
• Performs treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
• Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures.
• Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard.
• Identifies the stages of death and dying.
• Reports on healthcare concerns or changes in condition to physical therapist and/or RN.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
• Frequent walk, stand, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift are all necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
• Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to electrical current.
• Exposure to radiation from x-rays.
• Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.
• The majority of work is performed in the patient’s home and may require extensive travel.
• Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments.

Skills And Abilities

• Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must have effective reading and comprehensive skills.
• Must be able to follow direction.
• Must be able to identify problems and relay this to the physical therapist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

SHC WVUHS Home Care

Cost Center

379 SHC Home Health Elizabeth

Address

100 Hoylman Drive

Gassaway

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.