Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Weirton, WV

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION•Weirton, WV

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) implements physical therapy programs and provides physical therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Essential Functions include implementing the customer’s individualized treatment plan, providing treatments such as modalities and exercises, assisting the Physical Therapist with tests, evaluations, and complex procedures, organizing and facilitating treatment groups, instructing customers, families, and caregivers on treatment techniques, collaborating with the rehabilitation team, maintaining timely customer documentation, attending meetings as a representative of physical therapy, and maintaining and reporting equipment needs. The role also emphasizes putting customer service first by ensuring high-quality, compassionate care.

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.
Candidate must be able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.
Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist
Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises
Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures
Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist
Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer
Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated
Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the Physical Therapist
Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary
Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.