Pro Re Nata (PRN) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Princeton, WV

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at our Princeton, WV location. The PTA will implement PT programs and provide treatments under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist to support patient independence and function.

Responsibilities include executing treatment plans, performing modalities and exercises, assisting the PT with evaluations, guiding customers and families, and maintaining timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the APTA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Able to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implements individualized treatment plans defined by the Physical Therapist.
• Provides PT treatments including modalities and exercises.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment sessions with the PT.
• Instructs customers and caregivers in PT techniques under PT supervision.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to develop patient programs.
• Maintains accurate documentation for all patients treated.
• Attends care and staffing meetings as a PT representative.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

PTA Program Graduate

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Princeton, WV 24740, Position Type: PRN, Job Category: Health Care, Job Description: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Reports to: Physical Therapist/Clinical Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy programs and provides physical therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapy

Essential Functions:

• Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist;
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises;
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures;
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist;
• Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist;
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer;
• Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated;
• Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the Physical Therapist;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
• He/she must be able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.