Elkins Physical Therapy Service

04/20/2026

Provider Spotlight Merida Baldwin, PTA
Merida is from Barbour County and graduated from PBHS in 2014. She is a Physical Therapist Assistant who graduated from Pierpont in 2017 with an associates degree. Merida has been working with EPTS since 2022 and enjoys the variety her role brings each day. She likes working with a wide range of diagnoses, including orthopedic conditions, geriatrics, and athletes, and she values helping patients improve their mobility and quality of life through hands-on care. Merida is a member at Faith Way Baptist Church where she plays the piano. In her free time, Merida enjoys being outdoors on her family’s farm and spending time with her husband, Tyler and daughters, Avaleigh and Addison.

04/17/2026

Is walking really the best medicine for your heart?
How about your waistline?
Your bones? https://wb.md/4viHANN

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

We are hiring!

Our company is growing and we need more pros to join our teams. We currently have Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunities in Elkins, Belington, and Valley Bend.

Come work with us or help us spread the word?

Follow these links for job postings details:

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/d1087449

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/1d412c34

04/13/2026

Work Where You Play — Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunities with EPTS Elkins, Valley Bend, and Thomas Clinics

Tired of the same routine clinic job?

Imagine finishing your day and stepping straight into the mountains—hiking, biking, skiing, or just enjoying the fresh air. In Randolph and Tucker Counties this isn’t a getaway…it’s your everyday life.

Elkins Physical Therapy Service, is a growing orthopedic & sports physical therapy company looking for a passionate Physical Therapist Assistants to join our team.

Here, you don’t just treat patients—you become part of a community that values movement, health, and the outdoors.

✨ Why you’ll love it here:
• True 1:1 patient care—no double booking
• A quality-driven PT culture focused on doing things the right way
• Modern EMR
• Work alongside a collaborative, growth-minded team
• Live and work surrounded by incredible outdoor recreation

This is your chance to work where you play—and play where you work.

👉 Interested? Message us or apply today to learn more!

02/12/2026

We are Hiring!
Join our team in the Elkins clinic as our front office manager. Be in the center of a vibrant helpful physical therapy service. Position will oversee all front office operations at the Elkins clinic coordinating with providers and patients. Send resumes to elkinsphysicaltherapy@gmail.com.
We look forward to exploring this opportunity with you!

02/11/2026

The most common skiing injuries happen to the lower limb, most commonly the knee. These tips from physical therapist can reduce your risk of being injured.

02/10/2026

02/09/2026

***UK Physical Activity Guidance***

Do your clients/patients achieve these levels of activity?

If you’re not sure how to offer programmes to help them achieve these targets (and beyond) then maybe the Exercise Therapist course is for you…

www.ExerciseTherapist.co.uk

02/09/2026

EPTS Provider Spotlight
Ashley Ryan, PTA
EPTS Belington

Ashley is a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with over 15 years of experience in patient-centered care. Ashley graduated from Elkins High School in 2003 and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Fairmont State University in 2008.

Since 2008, Ashley has been proudly employed with EPTS, where she has developed extensive experience treating a wide range of diagnoses. Her professional interests include orthopedic post-surgical rehabilitation, geriatrics, and balance training, with a strong focus on helping patients regain function, confidence, and independence.

Outside of work, Ashley is married and the parent of four children. She enjoys spending time outdoors, especially camping and hiking in the National Forest. Her family has a small hobby farm where she enjoys gardening along with raising chickens and goats. She finds great enjoyment in her family's active lifestyle, where she spends a majority of her free time in the stands cheering on her children in their desired sport.

02/04/2026

Shannon is a licensed physical therapist and certified athletic trainer with a focus on sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. She graduated from West Virginia University with degrees in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy and holds advanced certifications in dry needling, Kinesio taping (KT Tape), IASTM, cupping, and compression band therapy.

Shannon is passionate about helping active individuals and athletes prevent injury, recover efficiently, and return to peak performance through evidence-based, individualized care. Outside of her professional work, Shannon and her husband are involved in agriculture, where they enjoy raising beef cattle. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports, weightlifting, and spending time with friends and family.