Open Position: PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Rehab Acute Care

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $1783.80

Opportunity:

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Details:

* Work 5x8 day shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
* Schedule options available including Wednesday through Sunday or Tuesday through Saturday with the same hours
* Guaranteed 40 hours per week
* 16 units of treatment per day
* No float requirement and no on-call requirement
* Weekend requirement is based upon schedule chosen (Monday through Friday schedule requires no weekends)
* 3 weekend shifts required per contract
* Follow Physical Therapist's plan of care
* Treat adult and geriatric patient population including orthopedics, heart and vascular, medical surgical, strokes, generalized illness, and ICU patients (floor patients available if ICU is not preferred)
* Perform home exercise programs, lifting and transfers, patient and family education, safety and injury prevention, and billing
* Conduct assessments including AROM/AAROM/PROM, arousal and attention, assistive devices, body mechanics, identifying environmental barriers, pain assessments, sensory response, strength testing, and vital signs
* Required equipment experience: bed alarms, call lights, crutches, gait belt, hospital bed, rolling walker, and sit-to-stand lift
* Preferred equipment experience: Hoyer lift, lower extremity prosthetics, sliding boards, soft/hard collars, specialty beds, and supplemental O2
* Charting system: Cerner
* Scrub color: Anything except Royal Blue, Maroon, or Forest Green
* Parking garage is free for travelers
* Minimum 1 year of experience required
* Acute care hospital experience required
* Travel experience required (first-time travelers with strong specialty experience may be considered)
* Active WV license required to start assignment; pending state license accepted at time of submission
* Required certifications: BLS, PTA license, WV License

Facility:

This facility is a short-term acute care hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center serving as a major teaching hospital and member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH). With 855 total staffed beds, the facility provides comprehensive care including heart surgery, orthopedics, and medical services. The hospital supports interdisciplinary collaboration and offers a well-equipped environment for healthcare professionals.

Location:

Charleston, WV

Charleston, the capital city of West Virginia, offers a vibrant blend of history, culture, and outdoor adventure nestled along the Kanawha River and surrounded by the scenic Appalachian Mountains. The area provides a welcoming community atmosphere with access to hiking, whitewater rafting, and a growing arts and dining scene, making it an excellent destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and quality of life.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.