PTA at Thomas Memorial-HRIS – South Charleston, West Virginia

PTA

JOB SUMMARY

• The provision of optimum assistance to the Physical Therapist in the treatment of the Physical Therapy patient/resident. Provides skilled services to patients/residents under the guidance of licensed physical therapists under physician’s orders to restore or improve the functional level of the patients/residents. PTA provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients/residents.

EDUCATION

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of physical therapy, as demonstrated by graduation from a college program with an associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• May substitute license through 1976 Physical Therapy Law for the State of West Virginia for associate degree.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Insurance coverage criteria for therapy services, the ability to apply the same in a manner that minimizes reimbursement denials, and facilitates quality patient care.

LICENSURE

• Current state license, and registration to practice are required.

EXPERIENCE

• N/A

CERTIFICATION

• Current CPR certification.

COMPUTER/TYPING/MATH SKILLS

• Organizational ability sufficient to complete and submit all required documentation of patient care within established time frames, facilitating coordination of care, and reimbursement of services.

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Interpersonal skills necessary to work with physical therapists, physical therapy technicians, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team.
• Work with patients and their families in establishing and implementing treatment programs.
• Communication skills sufficient to write clinical policies and procedures for physical therapy assistant skills, and verbal skills sufficient to communicate procedures to other staff.
• Must possess good verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate with all hospital contacts both on the telephone and directly.
• Analytical ability necessary to audit charts for documentation, quality assurance and utilization review purposes.
• Ability to write clinical policies and procedures for physical therapy.

HOURS OF WORK

• Must be able to work scheduled hours as dictated by business needs including flexing up and down to volume demand.

POPULATION SERVED

• Applicable Populations Served for this Position
  • Neonate (0 to 1 Month)
  • Pediatric Infant (1 Month to 12 Months)
  • Pediatric Child (1 Year to 12 Years)
  • Adolescent (13 Years to 17 Years)
  • Adult (18 Years to 64 Years)
  • Geriatric (65 Years and Older)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure is Rare, Frequent, Continual or Not Applicable
  • Toxic/Caustic Chemicals or Detergents - Rare
  • Extreme Conditions, Hot or Cold - Rare
  • Dust/Fumes/Gasses - Rare
  • Moving Mechanical Parts - Continual
  • Potential Electric Shock - Rare
  • X-Ray or Other Electromagnetic Energy - Rare
  • High Pitched Noises - Rare
  • Needles or Other Sharp Objects - Frequent
  • Blood or Body Fluids Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) - Continual
  • Communicable Disease (Tuberculosis, Meningitis, etc) - Continual
  • Unprotected Heights - Rare
  • CRT (Computer) Monitor - Continual
  • Frequent Repetitive Motions - Continual

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Use is Rare, Frequent, Continual, or Not Required
  • Respirator; Breathing Equipment - Rare
  • Eye Protection - Rare
  • Head Covering - Rare
  • Hearing Protection - Rare
  • Hand Protection - Continual
  • Body Protection - Frequent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.