Physical Therapy Assistant

Rivers Health•Point Pleasant, WV

13h

About The Position

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant. The role administers treatments established by a licensed Physical Therapist, documents patient status and progress, and monitors and reports changes in patient status. The assistant provides care according to the Physical Therapist’s plan of care and departmental and hospital policies, while working under the direction of up to three Physical Therapists. The position serves patients of all ages, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Successful completion of a two-year Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited institution.
Current West Virginia Physical Therapy Assistant License.
Maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 25 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

Review the patient’s evaluation with the referring therapist and provide care using physical modalities and therapeutic exercises based on programs established by a licensed Physical Therapist.
Deliver physical agents, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and other modalities of care in accordance with departmental policies and the Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
Collect and document patient status, response to treatment, and progress in accordance with departmental policy.
Ensure appropriate notes are co-signed by a Physical Therapist as required by department policy and West Virginia requirements.
Monitor and report untoward responses to treatment, significant changes in patient status, and when discharge is approaching to the Physical Therapist.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistant students under the direction of the clinical coordinator of education.
Supervise Rehab Techs in preparing patients and equipment.
Supervise volunteers in the department.
Maintain and upgrade treatment skills.
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and quality improvement activities, including serving on quality improvement teams.
Maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
Provide accurate documentation of patient progress using SOAP format.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and foster teamwork and collaboration.
Interact with other professional staff members to provide total patient care.
Identify and address the needs of patients of all ages, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other related or similar duties as periodically assigned.