Physical Therapy Assistant

arh· Physical Therapy
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📍 Hinton, WV, USOTHER

About this role

Overview

The Physical Therapist's Assistant is responsible for performing prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients and for providing clinical direction to physical therapy workers.

Special Instructions

Full time position for a PTA to provide inpatient rehab services for swing bed and inpatient population. This PTA will also help with outpatient therapy services at times.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy treatments in a medical facility or in patient's home under the supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with a treatment plan established by a physical therapist.

 

            Administers exercise, massage, heat, light, sound, water, electrical, and infrared treatments and uses hot or cold packs to treat patients.

 

            Instructs and assists patients to learn to improve their ability to walk and move from one location to another.

 

            Instructs patients in the use and care of assistive equipment and prosthetic devices such as artificial limbs, braces, crutches, canes, walkers, and wheel chairs.

 

            Observes patients during treatment and reports progress to physical therapist.

 

            Provides clinical direction to physical therapy workers.

 

            Documents in the medical record treatment provided and patient response to treatment.

 

            Maintains necessary records and statistical reports as required.

 

            Assists in providing inservice education programs to other hospital personnel.

 

            Assists in cleaning and maintenance of physical therapy equipment and department.

 

            May assist with patient transportation.

 

            Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Successful completion of a two year accredited program leading to an associate degree in physical therapy.

 

            Current Physical Therapist's Assistant licensure in state where working.

 

            Minimum of one year experience in a physical therapy department preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at arh?
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Where is the Physical Therapy Assistant position at arh located?
This Physical Therapy Assistant role at arh is based in Hinton, WV, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Physical Therapy Assistant role at arh full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Physical Therapy Assistant role in the Physical Therapy department at arh.
Which team or department does the Physical Therapy Assistant at arh belong to?
This Physical Therapy Assistant position is part of the Physical Therapy department at arh. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at arh?
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When was the Physical Therapy Assistant job at arh posted?
This Physical Therapy Assistant position at arh was posted on Jun 10, 2024. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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