Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Beckley, WV

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION•Beckley, WV

21d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy programs and provides treatments to help customers increase their independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The role reports to the Physical Therapist/Clinical Manager. The assistant delivers individualized treatment plans, including modalities and exercises; supports the Physical Therapist with tests, evaluations, and complex procedures; and organizes treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist. The assistant also instructs customers, families, and caregivers in treatment skills and techniques, collaborates with the rehabilitation team to develop suitable programs and activities, maintains timely documentation, and represents physical therapy at required meetings under the Physical Therapist’s direction. The role includes cleaning and maintaining equipment, identifying equipment issues, and putting customer service first by providing compassionate, high-quality service that recognizes customers’ needs and rights.

Requirements

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.
Able and willing to practice physical therapy according to state guidelines.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Implement each customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist.
Provide individualized physical therapy treatments, including modalities and exercises.
Assist the Physical Therapist with tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
Organize and facilitate treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist.
Instruct customers, families, and caregivers in physical therapy treatment skills and techniques under the Physical Therapist’s supervision.
Collaborate with rehabilitation team members to develop programs and activities suited to each customer’s needs and capabilities.
Maintain appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated.
Attend and contribute to customer care, staffing, and other required meetings as a physical therapy representative, under the Physical Therapist’s direction.
Clean and maintain equipment, and identify and report equipment needing repair.
Provide high-quality, compassionate customer service that recognizes customers’ needs and rights.