Physical Therapy Assistant PRN - Outpatient - Southwest Medical Center

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a PTA in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll be a part of our Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation team providing exceptional work supporting the INTEGRIS Health caregivers and the community at large. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The Physical Therapist 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

EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree from an accredited school or university
Current Oklahoma Physical Therapy Assistant license
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: 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).

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.