Physical Therapy Assistant - Satellite Physical Therapy (Full Time) 7090

St. Mary's Medical Center Inc; Barboursville (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in Barboursville, West Virginia, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join the Satellite Physical Therapy office.

Under supervision of Rehabilitation Services leadership, you will assist the Physical Therapist with patient activities and plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. You will actively participate in operational aspects of the department, support performance improvement and infection control, and ensure accurate charges while

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Physical Therapy Assistants or equivalent approved by APTA Accreditation Board.
• Successful completion of West Virginia State Board Examination.
• Current WV license (or temporary); maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with patient-related activities per the plan of care.
• Collaborate with rehab staff, physicians, and hospital personnel to provide interdisciplinary care.
• Participate in department CQI activities, monitor budget guidelines, and ensure accurate patient charges.

Skills

PTA knowledge

Patient care

BLS

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Satellite Physical Therapy (Full Time) 7090

#16171

Barboursville, West Virginia, United States

Job Description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full time Physical Therapy Assistantat our Satellite Physical Therapy office.Under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation ServicesSupervisor, Staff Physical Therapist or designee performs designated skilled and routine tasksrelated to the operation of Physical Therapy services. The Physical Therapy Assistant assists thePhysical Therapist with patient related activities as directed and per the plan of care establishedby the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant actively works in collaboration withothers to provide quality interdisciplinary care. The Physical Therapy Assistant activelyparticipates in operational aspects of the department: assisting with performance improvementactivities within the department, participates in CQI activities, assists with monitoring budgetguidelines, ensures that patient charges are accurate and completed in a timely basis, andparticipates in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and firesafety 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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