PRN PTA - Military veterans preferred

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The Physical Therapy Assistant performs physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist according to the WV State Practice as well as the established policy & procedure manual. PTA will treat a variety of patients in multiple settings including inpatient, outpatient, hospice and skilled swing bed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma

2. Associates Degrees from accredited PTA program by the Committee on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Assoc/ APTA

3. WV BOPT Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure

EXPERIENCE:

1. Completed PTA program from an accredited program by the Committee on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Assoc/ APTA

2. Up to date C.E.U.'s

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelors' degree from accredited PTA program by the Committee on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Assoc/ APTA

2. CPR Certified

3. APTA membership

EXPERIENCE:

1. At least 1 year experience in acute PT setting

2. At least 1 year experience in outpatient PT setting

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Treat outpatients and inpatients according to Physical Therapist plan of care

2. Completing all documentation in a timely manner

3. Assisting in outpatient clinic exercise equipment upkeep

4. Minor wound care including whirlpool

5. Assistance with cleaning of O/P & I/P equipment

6. Assistance with G Code tracking

7. Assistance with tracking patient goals, recertification and visits.

8. Alerting PT when patients are in need of progression/regression of POC

9. Alerting PT when patients are prepared for discharge or recertification.

10. Educating patients with home exercises programs and other physical therapy related issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Lifting up to 75 lbs.

2. Able to walk, sit & stand for extended periods of time

3. Pushing/Climbing/Reaching/Pulling up to 20 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Controlled Environment

2. Standard Outpatient Clinic & Hospital Setting

3. Exercises equipment, modalities & standard hospital equipment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Able to treat a variety of patients based upon PT plan of care.

2. Able to multitask while working under stressful situations

3. Interpersonal and professional social skills

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
4

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:
PVH Potomac Valley Hospital

Cost Center:
210 PVH Physical Therapy

Address:
100 Pine Oak Lane

Keyser

West Virginia