Physical Therapy Assistant: Restore Mobility & Independence
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc, Morgantown, WV, United States
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current or temporary
physical therapy assistant
licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed: MD:
Physical Ther
apy
Assistant
License
OR
Physical
Therap
y Assi
stant
Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
OR
Physical Therap
y
Assistant Compact License OH:
Physical Therap
y
Assistant
License
through Ohio Occupational
Therapy,
Physical
Therapy, and Athletic Training Board
OR
Physical Therap
y
Assistant Compact License PA:
Physical Therap
y Assistant
License
OR
Temporary Physical Thera
py Assistant
License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy
OR
Physical Therap
y
Assistant Compact License WV:
Physical Therap
y Assistant
License
through
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists
OR
Physical Therap
y
Assistant Compact License 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days
of hire date. 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. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Instructs patient and
caregiver
in treatment programs, precautions and equipment use as necessary and documents patient/caregiver demonstration of instructions provided. 4. Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as
monitored
by supervision of the patient's primary physical therapist. 5. Submits
accurate
charges of services
rendered
for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures
utilizing
the billing system via the patient's EMR. 6.Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of students and volunteers. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 1. 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. 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. 1. The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed
utilizing
the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as
indicated
by the patient's profile and
appropriate algorithms
. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in
Safe
Patient Mobility Policy
where applicable. 2. Heavy/
Hard work
: Work
requires
strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. 3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 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. 1
. Exposure
to communicable diseases, body fluids and
different types
of cleaning and laundry chemicals. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 777 WVUH Physical Therapy UTC
Address: 6050 University Town Center DriveMorgantownWest 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.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current or temporary
physical therapy assistant
licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed: MD:
Physical Ther
apy
Assistant
License
OR
Physical
Therap
y Assi
stant
Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
OR
Physical Therap
y
Assistant Compact License OH:
Physical Therap
y
Assistant
License
through Ohio Occupational
Therapy,
Physical
Therapy, and Athletic Training Board
OR
Physical Therap
y
Assistant Compact License PA:
Physical Therap
y Assistant
License
OR
Temporary Physical Thera
py Assistant
License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy
OR
Physical Therap
y
Assistant Compact License WV:
Physical Therap
y Assistant
License
through
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists
OR
Physical Therap
y
Assistant Compact License 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days
of hire date. 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. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Instructs patient and
caregiver
in treatment programs, precautions and equipment use as necessary and documents patient/caregiver demonstration of instructions provided. 4. Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as
monitored
by supervision of the patient's primary physical therapist. 5. Submits
accurate
charges of services
rendered
for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures
utilizing
the billing system via the patient's EMR. 6.Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of students and volunteers. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 1. 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. 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. 1. The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed
utilizing
the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as
indicated
by the patient's profile and
appropriate algorithms
. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in
Safe
Patient Mobility Policy
where applicable. 2. Heavy/
Hard work
: Work
requires
strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. 3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 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. 1
. Exposure
to communicable diseases, body fluids and
different types
of cleaning and laundry chemicals. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 777 WVUH Physical Therapy UTC
Address: 6050 University Town Center DriveMorgantownWest 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.
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