Pro Re Nata (PRN) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Peterstown, WV

Job DetailsJob Location

• Peterstown,
• WV 24963Education
• Level:
• Graduate of
• Physical
• TherapyJob
• Category:
• Health
• CareJob
• Description:
• Physical
• Therapist
• Assistant (PTA)
• Reports to:
• Physical
• Therapist/Clinical
• Manager
• JOB
• SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant 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: 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.
• QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: 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. He/she 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.