PRN Physical Therapy Assistant - Flexible Home Health

WVU Medicine; Clarksburg (WV); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SHC WVUHS Home Care in Clarksburg, WV is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to administer therapy under supervision and support home health patients. The role emphasizes safety, patient education, and adherence to care plans.

The ideal candidate will hold an active PTA license for the applicable state, maintain CPR certification, and have at least one year of PTA experience. Travel to patient homes is required in this home-care context.

Qualifikationen

• Current PTA licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (preferred).
• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Aufgaben

• Performs all PTA duties as outlined by the supervising physical therapist.
• Delivers care based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety and education levels for patients across age groups.
• Assesses and reports changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Obtains vital signs and monitors patient status during treatment.
• Operates equipment safely and educates patients on home exercise programs.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Follow directions

Problem identification

Safety procedures

Ausbildung

PTA Licensure (applicable state)

Jobbeschreibung

SHC WVUHS Home Care in Clarksburg, WV is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to administer therapy under supervision and support home health patients. The role emphasizes safety, patient education, and adherence to care plans.

The ideal candidate will hold an active PTA license for the applicable state, maintain CPR certification, and have at least one year of PTA experience. Travel to patient homes is required in this home-care context.