PRN Physical Therapy Assistant

WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution located in West Virginia is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist. The successful candidate will implement treatment plans, instruct patients, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. Qualified applicants must possess current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in their state and obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days. The role requires abilities to prioritize tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary physical therapy assistant licensure in the applicable state.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement the plan of care established by a physical therapist.
• Update priorities for patient care activities based on needs and resources.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on treatment programs.

Skills

Current licensure in applicable state

Basic Life Support Certification

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Job description

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• 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: 0
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt
• Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
• Company: STJ St. Joseph’s Hospital
• Cost Center: 210 STJ Physical Therapy
• Address: 1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon, West Virginia

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.