Physical Therapy Assistant-Home Health

WVU Medicine • Uniontown, AL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Administers physical therapy treatments as directed by a physical therapist, reports changes in condition or unexpected responses, maintains department equipment in an orderly fashion, and supervises the physical therapy aide. 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 physical therapy assistant licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed: MD: Physical Therapy Assistant 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- Indirect Supervision license through the State Board of Physical Therapy WV: Physical Therapy Assistant License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
• Frequent walk, stand, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift are all necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.
• Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must have effective reading and comprehensive skills.
• Must be able to follow direction.
• Must be able to identify problems and relay this to the physical therapist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
• One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Performs all physical therapy assistant criteria as outlined on physical therapy assistant skills list as it relates to Physical Therapy.
• Provides care, based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, education level, and related criteria for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard. Separate competency will be completed prior to caring for infants, pediatrics, or adolescents.
• Assesses, reports, and records changes in condition and reaction to treatment as per policy and procedure.
• Obtains accurate pulses, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
• Performs the treatment plan as implemented by the physical therapist.
• Demonstrates the skills to gait transfer train patients as implemented by the physical therapist.
• Delivers effective therapeutic exercises as prescribed by the physical therapist.
• Appropriately position patients and operate exercise equipment including isotonic, isokinetic, isometak, and CPM devises as directed by the physical therapist.
• Effectively teach home programs designed by the physical therapist.
• Operates wheelchairs, hospital beds, lifting devices, and patient chairs in a safe manner.
• Manages oxygen equipment including portable tanks, long cords, nasal canula, and masks as per standard of care as it relates to physical therapy.
• Complies with Home Health regulations, policies, and procedures for physical therapy, including but not limited to visits/communication standards.
• Documents patient status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure.
• Performs CPR when directed by patient’s/appropriate representative’s wishes.
• Displays safe, efficient, and prudent use and maintenance of D.M.E. and medical supplies and adaptive equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.
• Performs treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
• Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures.
• Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard.
• Identifies the stages of death and dying.
• Reports on healthcare concerns or changes in condition to physical therapist and/or RN.

Benefits

• The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed