Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care - PRN

Departmental Overview Compensation $33/hr flat rate Job Summary Performs physical therapy treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, utilizing standard physical therapy techniques as appropriate for the patient's age, functional impairments, abilities, needs, and desires. Performs responsibilities as an integral team member of a PT/PTA collaboration focused on patient-centered decision making.

Documents delivery of physical therapy services. Educates patients, family members, significant others, and staff members. Directs and supervises activities of support personnel.

Qualifications

Education

Requires an Associate’s degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program Licensure/Certification Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners or a Graduate PTA eligible for Oklahoma Licensure/Temporary License. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.

Current Basic Lift Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for the duration of employment or license eligible per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Work Shift Day Position Type PRN Performs physical therapy treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, utilizing standard physical therapy techniques as appropriate for the patient's age, functional impairments, abilities, needs, and desires.

Performs responsibilities as an integral team member of a PT/PTA collaboration focused on patient-centered decision making. Documents delivery of physical therapy services. Educates patients, family members, significant others, and staff members. Directs and supervises activities of support personnel.

Education

Requires an Associate’s degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program Licensure/Certification Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners or a Graduate PTA eligible for Oklahoma Licensure/Temporary License. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.

Current Basic Lift Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for the duration of employment or license eligible per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.