Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a full time Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more. Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

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 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.