PRN Home Health Physical Therapist 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 Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Current physical therapy assistant licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed. Valid driver’s license. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date. State specific licenses: MD: Physical Therapy Assistant License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License. OH: Physical Therapy Assistant License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License. PA: Physical Therapy Assistant-Indirect Supervision license through the State Board of Physical Therapy. WV: Physical Therapy Assistant License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License. Preferred Qualifications Eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association. One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant. The following statements describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this position. Performs all physical therapy assistant criteria as outlined on the physical therapy assistant skills list as it relates to Physical Therapy. Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, education level, and related criteria for infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients per the established age-specific education/standard. Assesses, reports, and records changes in condition and reaction to treatment as per policy and procedure. Obtains accurate pulses, blood pressure, and respiration rate. Performs the treatment plan as implemented by the physical therapist. Demonstrates skills to gait transfer train patients as implemented by the physical therapist. Delivers effective therapeutic exercises as prescribed by the physical therapist. Appropriately positions patients and operates exercise equipment including isotonic, isokinetic, isometak, and CPM devices as directed by the physical therapist. Effectively teaches home programs designed by the physical therapist. Operates wheelchairs, hospital beds, lifting devices, and patient chairs in a safe manner. Manages oxygen equipment, including portable tanks, long cords, nasal cannula, and masks as per standard of care related to physical therapy. Complies with Home Health regulations, policies, and procedures for physical therapy, including but not limited to visits/communication standards. Documents patient status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure. Performs CPR when directed by patient’s/appropriate representative’s wishes. Displays safe, efficient, and prudent use and maintenance of D.M.E. and medical supplies and adaptive equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of the supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure. Performs treatments/procedures according to specific standards. Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures. Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard. Identifies the stages of death and dying. Reports on healthcare concerns or changes in condition to physical therapist and/or RN. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis. Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Frequent walk, stand, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift are all necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift. Working Environment Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants. Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions. Exposure to electrical current. Exposure to radiation from x-rays. Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways. The majority of work is performed in the patient’s home and may require extensive travel. Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments. Skills and Abilities Strong communication skills, written and verbal. Effective reading and comprehensive skills. Ability to follow direction. Ability to identify problems and relay them to the physical therapist. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures. Additional Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: SHC WVUHS Home Care Cost Center: 369 SHC Home Health Clarksburg B Address: 2673 Davisson Run Rd, Clarksburg, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr