Physical Therapy Asst

WVU Medicine

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Physical Therapy Assistant - Level I, as defined within the job description.

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 through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License PA: Physical Therapy Assistant through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License WV: Physical Therapy Assistant through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• One (1) year of physical therapy assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Current specialty certification in one of the following: Advanced Proficiency Pathways Certification through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)

Responsibilities

• Applies research and proven techniques to prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life by implementing the plan of care established by a physical therapist.
• As appropriate to setting, determines/ revises priorities for direct/ indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Instructs patient and caregiver in treatment programs, precautions and equipment use as necessary and documents patient/caregiver demonstration of instructions provided.
• Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision of the patient’s primary physical therapist.
• Submits accurate charges of services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.
• Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of students and volunteers.
• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed