What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedics position at HealthWorks?
Overview
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: HealthWorks in Morgantown, WV
Schedule: Full Time 40 Hours/ Week
At HealthWorks in Morgantown, every physical therapist assistant's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth and champion your aspirations. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.
Our outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a licensed physical therapist assistant (LPTA) to provide exceptional patient care to patients of all ages and abilities. New graduate physical therapist assistants are WELCOME to apply. We treat a diverse OP ortho population which includes sports medicine, vestibular, concussion, industrial and more!
Schedule: Full time, 40 hour work week to include two days treating until 7PM. We have a short schedule on Fridays.
Minimum Qualification: Associates degree from accredited school for physical therapist assistants. You must have your West Virginia PTA license to begin. We are able to interview clinicians in process of receiving WV PTA license.
Benefits and Incentives (for full-time):
- Multiple health plans: PPO options through BC/BS, and HSA
- Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
- Company matching 401(k)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) with holidays, and extended illness days (EID)
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
For additional details contact Shanel and apply TODAY!
Shanel Green
Sr. Regional Recruiter- Outpatient Division
610-223-5944 Cell
ssgreen@selectmedical.com
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Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
- Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.
- Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures.
- Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.
Qualifications
- A valid state license (where applicable), registration or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant upon graduation from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.
- State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in which the individual will practice.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
