Physical Therapy Assistant

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support our Rehab Services Department. The PTA will assist the physical therapist in planning and conduction of various physical therapy treatments and patient education programs.

Incumbent will observe, record and report on patient condition, reaction and response to treatment to the physical therapists. They will assist in scheduling and prompt recording of patient charges, and help train students, new employees or

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• PTA program completion.
• Licensure by the West Virginia State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Must be able to lift equipment up to 75 pounds or assist patients weighing 250+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist in planning and conduction of physical therapy treatments and patient education programs.
• Observe, record and report on patient's condition and response to treatment.
• Assist in scheduling and prompt recording of patient charges.
• Assist in training and orienting students, new employees or volunteers.

Skills

PTA program completion

Licensure

Lifting requirement

High school diploma

Education

Associate degree (PTA)

Job description

Job Desciption

Cabell Huntington Hospitalis seeking afull-timePhysical Therapy Assistant to work with our Rehab Services Department.

The P.T. Assistant will assist the physical therapist in the planning and conduction of various physical therapy treatments and patient education programs. Incumbent will observe, record and report on patient's condition, reaction and response to treatment to the physical therapists. Assists in scheduling and prompt recording of patient charges. Also, assists in training and orienting students, new employees or volunteers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• PTA program completion required (2 year Associate Degree)
• Licensure by the West Virginia State Board of Physical Therapy required
• Must be able to lift equipment up to 75 pounds from floor to waist level or support patients of 250 or more pounds

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