Mobile Physical Therapy Assistant — Home Health

WVU Medicine; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUHS Home Care in Uniontown, PA seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to administer treatments under a physical therapist's direction in patients' homes. You will monitor responses, document changes, and support the care team with equipment, safety, and patient education.

The position requires current PTA licensure in the applicable state, CPR within 30 days of hire, and a valid driver's license. One year of PTA experience is preferred, with eligibility for APTA membership encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current PTA licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Valid driver's license.

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 for patients per age-specific education/standard.
• Assesses, reports, and records changes in condition and reaction to treatment as per policy and procedure.
• Obtains pulses, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
• Performs the treatment plan as implemented by the physical therapist.
• Delivers effective therapeutic exercises as prescribed by the physical therapist.

Skills

Current PTA licensure

Valid driver's license

Education

Current PTA licensure in applicable state

Maryland PTA License OR Compact

Ohio PTA License OR Compact

PA PTA-Indirect Supervision license

WV PTA License OR Compact

Job description

WVUHS Home Care in Uniontown, PA seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to administer treatments under a physical therapist's direction in patients' homes. You will monitor responses, document changes, and support the care team with equipment, safety, and patient education.

The position requires current PTA licensure in the applicable state, CPR within 30 days of hire, and a valid driver's license. One year of PTA experience is preferred, with eligibility for APTA membership encouraged.