Physical Therapy Assistant (Per Diem) - 7091

St. Mary's Medical Center Inc; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV, seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant to support the rehab team under supervision. The PTA assists the Physical Therapist with patient activities as per the plan of care and participates in department safety and CQI initiatives.

Graduation from an approved PTA program is required, with successful WV licensure (or temporary). BLS is required; experience is welcome but not mandatory for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PTA program approved by the APTA Accreditation Board.
• Successful completion of West Virginia State Board Examination.
• Current West Virginia license or Temporary license; maintain licensure requirements.
• APTA membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with patient activities per the plan of care.
• Collaborate with rehab staff, physicians, patients and families to provide quality care.
• Participate in infection control, departmental safety and CQI activities.

Skills

BLS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Job Description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant. The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Services Supervisor, Staff Physical Therapist or designee performs designated skilled and routine tasks related to the operation of Physical Therapy services. The Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist with patient related activities as directed and per the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant actively works in collaboration with others to provide quality interdisciplinary care. The Physical Therapy Assistant actively participates in operational aspects of the department: assisting with performance improvement activities within the department, participates in CQI activities, assists with monitoring budget guidelines, ensures that patient charges are accurate and completed in a timely basis, and participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a School of Physical Therapy Assistants or equivalent which is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association Accreditation Board. Successful completion of State Board Examination of West Virginia. Current state of West Virginia license or Temporary license. Once licensed, must maintain current licensure requirements. Current membership in the APTA preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience preferred but not required.

SKILLS:

A thorough knowledge of the field of Physical Therapy and the ability to work in co-operation with physicians, rehab staff members, other hospital personnel, and with patients and families. Current BLS required.

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