Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Charleston, WV

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Charleston, WV
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location

Charleston, WV | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8 Hours | Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (alternate weekend schedules such as Wed–Sun or Tues–Sat may be available)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver up to 16 units of treatment per day within a large acute care hospital serving adult and geriatric patients, including cardiac, orthopedic, and general medical populations
• Follow the Plan of Care established by the supervising Physical Therapist
• Implement home exercise programs, patient and family education, and safety and injury prevention strategies
• Perform assessments including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, pain assessments, vital signs, sensory response, and identification of environmental barriers
• Utilize a range of equipment including gait belts, rolling walkers, sit-to-stand lifts, hospital beds, crutches, call lights, and bed alarms
• Complete accurate billing documentation using Cerner electronic health records

Required Qualifications

• Active West Virginia PTA license required prior to start (pending license accepted for submission)
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Acute care hospital experience required
• Travel healthcare experience required; first-time travelers with strong specialty experience may be considered
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1–March 31); medical exemption accepted with documentation from an allergist or physician — candidates who refuse without documented medical proof will not be considered
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates between 75–100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Hoyer lift, sliding boards, lower extremity prosthetics, soft/hard collars, specialty beds, and supplemental oxygen
• Familiarity with body mechanics, assistive devices, and arousal and attention assessments
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center or major teaching hospital environment

Why Join Us

• Expected 40 hours per week with no float or on-call requirements, offering a stable and predictable assignment
• Complimentary parking available for travelers at this facility