PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Administers the physical therapy treatments as directed by a physical therapist; reports changes in condition or unexpected response; maintains equipment in department in an orderly fashion and supervises the physical therapy aide.

Minimum Qualifications

For Physical Therapist Assistant working in West Virginia or Ohio :

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure within the state of West Virginia or appropriate state where services will be provided.
• Eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must have reliable vehicle.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.

For Physical Therapist Assistant working in Pennsylvania :

Preferred Qualifications

Experience : One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal. Must have effective reading and comprehensive skills. Must be able to follow direction. Must be able to identify problems and relay this to the physical therapist. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0

Shift :

Exempt / Non-Exempt : United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company : SHC WVUHS Home Care

Cost Center : 377 SHC Home Health Gassaway

Address : 100 Hoylman Drive Gassaway West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.