Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community, and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust. The Physical Therapist Assistant is an individual who has graduated from an accredited school of Physical Therapy with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Science degree preferred. The Physical Therapist Assistant must also possess a current license to practice physical therapy in the State of Ohio and who has successfully passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). Their primary responsibility is to provide patient care on to which they are assigned in accordance to State licensing regulations, departmental standards and policies, and accepted professional standards of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the examination and evaluation of the patient’s physical therapy needs. In collaboration with the patient and/or caregiver and the Physical Therapist assist in the formulation of a physical therapy diagnosis, treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
• Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
• Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
• Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
• Assist with managing the patient caseload assigned.
• Participates in activities that increase knowledge and skill and professional development.
• Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
• Supervises aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
• Supervises students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy assistant from the State of Ohio.
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Assistant Examination (NPTE).