Physical Therapy Assistant

WVU Medicine • Clarksburg, WV

34d • Remote

About The Position

Administers the physical therapy treatments as directed by a physical therapist; reports changes in condition or unexpected response; maintains equipment in department in an orderly fashion and supervises the physical therapy aide.

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. Performs all physical therapy assistant criteria as outlined on physical therapy assistant skills list as it relates to Physical Therapy.
2. 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.
3. Assesses, reports, and records changes in condition and reaction to treatment as per policy and procedure.
4. Obtains accurate pulses, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
5. Performs the treatment plan as implemented by the physical therapist.
6. Demonstrates the skills to gait transfer train patients as implemented by the physical therapist.
7. Delivers effective therapeutic exercises as prescribed by the physical therapist.
8. Appropriately position patients and operate exercise equipment including isotonic, isokinetic, isometak, and CPM devises as directed by the physical therapist.
9. Effectively teach home programs designed by the physical therapist.
10. Operates wheelchairs, hospital beds, lifting devices, and patient chairs in a safe manner.
11. Manages oxygen equipment including portable tanks, long cords, nasal canula, and masks per standard of care as it relates to physical therapy.
12. Complies with Home Health regulations, policies, and procedures for physical therapy, including but not limited to visits/communication standards.
13. Documents patient status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure.
14. Performs CPR when directed by patient’s/appropriate representative’s wishes.
15. Displays safe, efficient, and prudent use and maintenance of D.M.E. and medical supplies and adaptive equipment.
16. Demonstrates knowledge of the supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.
17. Performs treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
18. Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures.
19. 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.
20. Identifies the stages of death and dying.
21. Reports on healthcare concerns or changes in condition to physical therapist and/or RN.

Requirements

• Current physical therapy assistant licensure in the applicable state (MD, OH, PA, WV) or Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License where applicable.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Effective reading and comprehensive skills.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Ability to identify problems and relay them to the physical therapist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatments as directed by a physical therapist.
• Reports changes in patient condition or unexpected responses.
• Maintains department equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Supervises the physical therapy aide.
• Performs all physical therapy assistant criteria as outlined on physical therapy assistant skills list.
• Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, and education level criteria for patients of all age groups.
• Assesses, reports, and records changes in condition and reaction to treatment.
• Obtains accurate pulses, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
• Performs the treatment plan as implemented by the physical therapist.
• Demonstrates skills to gait transfer train patients.
• Delivers effective therapeutic exercises as prescribed by the physical therapist.
• Positions patients appropriately and operates exercise equipment.
• Teaches home programs designed by the physical therapist.
• Operates wheelchairs, hospital beds, lifting devices, and patient chairs safely.
• Manages oxygen equipment.
• Complies with Home Health regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Documents patient status and care or services furnished.
• Performs CPR when directed.
• Displays safe, efficient, and prudent use and maintenance of D.M.E., medical supplies, and adaptive equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the supply requisition systems.
• Performs treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
• Performs and monitors patient teaching.
• Coordinates the care team to facilitate a change in the level of care.
• Identifies the stages of death and dying.
• Reports on healthcare concerns or changes in condition to the physical therapist and/or RN.

What This Job Offers

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