Physical Therapist Assist. Per Diem

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide medically prescribed therapy under supervision, following the plan of care and documenting treatments accordingly, while supporting patient progress and caregiver education. Candidates must hold a PTA license in the applicable state and obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and therapy staff, safe patient handling, accurate documentation, and proficient use of

Qualifications

• Current or temporary PTA licensure in the applicable state.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to follow the plan of care established by a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Applies research and proven techniques to prevent or treat conditions by implementing the plan of care.
• Determines/prioritizes direct/indirect patient care activities and collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Instructs patient and caregiver in treatment programs and documents demonstrations and instructions.
• Documents all treatments in EMR per department policies and procedures.
• Submits accurate charges of services rendered for patients via the billing system through the EMR.
• Oversees supervision of students and volunteers.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Time management

Education

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Certification (state license)

Tools

EMR / Billing system

Physical therapy equipment

Job description

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

MD: Physical Therapy Assistant License OR Physical Therapy Assistant Temporary 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 License OR Temporary Physical Therapy Assistant License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License

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

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Applies research and proven techniques to prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life by implementing the plan of care established by a physical therapist.
• As appropriate to setting, determines/ revises priorities for direct/ indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Instructs patient and caregiver in treatment programs, precautions and equipment use as necessary and documents patient/caregiver demonstration of instructions provided.
• Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision of the patient’s primary physical therapist.
• Submits accurate charges of services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.
• Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of students and volunteers.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policy where applicable.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center

210 UNTWN Physical Therapy

Address

500 W Berkeley Street

Uniontown

Pennsylvania

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.