Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Saint Francis Health System•Vinita, OK

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, day shift position for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Outpatient Rehabilitation at the Saint Francis Vinita Campus. The role involves providing direct clinical patient care through appropriate treatment administration, ensuring timely completion of patient records, and educating patients and their family members. The position requires an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, valid Oklahoma licensure, and 0-6 months of related experience. It is designated as a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), meaning a positive test for marijuana, even with a medical license, may affect employment.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
Valid State of Oklahoma Licensure in Physical Therapist Assistant
0 - 6 months related experience.
Ability to use computers, basic computer knowledge, as needed for data input and reporting.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment.
Progresses patient treatment as appropriate.
Assists RPT in modifying and re-setting functional goals.
Carries patient load that reflects productivity standards.
Provides documentation by: 1) maintaining appropriate treatment records; 2) completing accurate daily patient charge sheets.
Completes patient records in a timely (same day) manner.
Accurately reflects time spent and procedures performed as well as equipment issued in patient charges.
Maintains technical (education) expertise through: 1) attendance and participation in continuing education activities; and 2) departmental in-services.
Attends 95% of scheduled in-services and departmental meetings.
Attends one off-campus continuing-education activity per year.
Provides instruction (teaching) to patients and/or family members.
Follows care path guidelines for patient/family education and documentation of home programs.
Teaches patient/family member proper use of equipment issued.
Follows set guidelines for daily operations.
Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments.
Delegates, as appropriate, to support personnel basic patient treatments to follow through with.
Assists with PT volunteers and RPTA students as requested by (in-charge) therapist.
Consistent and correct time-care utilization.