Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Charleston, WV

Work within a large, Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment. Conduct assessments including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, pain assessments, vital signs, and identification of environmental barriers.

Job ID: 904469
Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location

Charleston, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5×8 Hours | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (alternate weekend schedules may be available)
Key Responsibilities

• Follow the supervising Physical Therapist's Plan of Care for an adult and geriatric patient population in a large acute care hospital setting
• Deliver up to 16 units of treatment per day across orthopedic, cardiac, and general medical patient populations
• Implement home exercise programs and provide patient and family education on safety and injury prevention
• Perform functional mobility tasks including lifting, transfers, and gait training using appropriate assistive devices and equipment
• Conduct assessments including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, pain assessments, vital signs, and identification of environmental barriers
• Complete accurate and timely billing documentation using Cerner charting system

Required Qualifications

• Active West Virginia PTA license required to begin assignment (pending license accepted at time of submission)
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience required
• Acute care hospital experience required
• Travel experience preferred; first-time travelers with strong specialty experience may be considered
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1-March 31); medical exemption accepted with documented allergist or physician record
• Candidates 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 Cerner electronic health records
• Experience working with cardiac surgery, orthopedic, or complex medical patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
• No float or on-call requirements, no RTO restrictions, and complimentary parking available for travelers