Full Time Staff PTA

WVU Medicine

55d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the rehabilitation manager, provides physical therapy services to patients in the outpatient setting following the plan of care established by a physical therapist. Primarily outpatient setting but does involve some inpatient/Swing Bed treatments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved associate degree program as a PTA
• Current State PTA License
• CPR certification
• Two (2) years of experience with a varied patient population

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a physical therapist, provides physical therapy services, and reassessing the patient’s status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as evidenced in the clinical record.
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as evidenced in the clinical record.
• Completes all required paperwork following policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record.
• Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.
• Instructs patient and caregiver in treatment programs, precautions and equipment use as necessary and documents patient/caregiver demonstration of instructions provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree