Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct therapy procedures and interventions under the General/Direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist based on placement of service. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Associate's Degree from an accredited school or university
Current Oklahoma Physical Therapy Assistant license
PTA (Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant) OR Temporary PTA (Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant)
BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).

Nice To Haves

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient performance commensurate with their training and qualifications.
Recommends equipment or alteration to architectural barriers to the therapist of record for their respective discipline.
May act as clinical instructor and or assist with orientation of new employees or volunteers.
Is responsible for therapeutic exercise, functional training related to physical movement and mobility in self-care and home management, functional training related to physical movement and mobility in community and work, manual therapy techniques, prescription, application, and fabrication of devices and equipment, airway clearance techniques, wound management, and electrotherapeutic modalities
Educates of persons served and other stakeholders.
Communicates and documents treatment and appropriate charges for treatment per policy and procedure.
Demonstrates time management skills.
Offers assistance to other therapist staff if caseload is unbalanced.
Respects the right of those in authority to make decisions and complies with those decisions.
Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating department performance
Reports to the Therapist delegating a patient and the assigned Manager Director.