Cert Occup Therapy Asst

WVU Medicine

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed