Physical Therapy Assistant (Per Diem) Lavalette - 7090

Marshall Health Network

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About The Position

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant at
the Lavalette location.  The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision
of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Services Supervisor,
Staff Physical Therapist or designee performs designated skilled and routine
tasks related to the operation of Physical Therapy services.  The Physical
Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist with patient related activities
as directed and per the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. The
Physical Therapy Assistant actively works in collaboration with others to
provide quality interdisciplinary care.  The Physical Therapy Assistant actively
participates in operational aspects of the department: assisting with
performance improvement activities within the department, participates in CQI
activities, assists with monitoring budget guidelines, ensures that patient
charges are accurate and completed in a timely basis, and participates in
infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and
fire safety programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of a School of Physical Therapy Assistants or equivalent which is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association Accreditation Board.
• Successful completion of State Board Examination of West Virginia.
• Current state of West Virginia license or Temporary license.
• Once licensed, must maintain current licensure requirements.
• A thorough knowledge of the field of Physical Therapy and the ability to work in co-operation with physicians, rehab staff members, other hospital personnel, and with patients and families.
• Current BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Current membership in the APTA preferred.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs designated skilled and routine tasks related to the operation of Physical Therapy services.
• Assists the Physical Therapist with patient related activities as directed and per the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Actively works in collaboration with others to provide quality interdisciplinary care.
• Actively participates in operational aspects of the department: assisting with performance improvement activities within the department, participates in CQI activities, assists with monitoring budget guidelines, ensures that patient charges are accurate and completed in a timely basis, and participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree