Physical Therapy Assistant Part Time

USPI•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned. Outpatient Physical Therapist is under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (pursuant to the laws of the state).

Requirements

Associates Degree and/or Vocational Training and Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Current licensed PTA or licensure eligible in the State of Oklahoma
AHA BLS-HCP within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in mobility, motor assets and liabilities for functional performance.
Ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family or support system.
Provides adaptive methods and equipment as appropriate to enhance performance.
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, families.
Protect confidentiality in all areas as applicable.
Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in physical therapy practice.
Ability to keep accurate records and write meaningful reports.
Ability to execute therapeutic procedures and manipulate special equipment accurately and safely.
Position has Full Access to Protected Health Information of patients on caseload.
Organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
Accurately complete job responsibilities within the specified time constraints to meet the needs of patients, regulatory standards and customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of Pool Competency in adjusting/ reading and corrective measures for adjusting pool chemicals.