Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant

Plan A Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health, Inc. is seeking an Acute Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in hospital-based acute care units. The role emphasizes patient evaluations, mobility training, and therapeutic activities to promote early mobility and safe discharge planning.

You will monitor vital signs, document care in the EHR, and educate patients and families on home programs, collaborating with nurses and clinicians to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Strong knowledge of mobility, therapeutic exercise, and safe transfer techniques.
• Ability to monitor and communicate patient status and vital signs.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient evaluations by gathering relevant clinical information.
• Carry out established treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional activities.
• Safely perform patient transfers and support early mobility to reduce complications.
• Monitor vital signs as directed and report findings to the care team.
• Document patient care in the EHR and maintain accurate, timely records.
• Educate patients and families on prescribed home programs and therapeutic plans.
• Collaborate with nurses and other clinicians to support coordinated care and safe discharge planning.

Skills

PTA licensure

Mobility training

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Safe transfers

Job description

Acute Physical Therapy Assistant

to support licensed Physical Therapists in hospital-based acute care units.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient evaluations by gathering relevant clinical information.
• Carry out established treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional activities.
• Safely perform patient transfers and support early mobility to reduce complications.
• Monitor vital signs as directed and report findings to the care team.
• Document patient care in the EHR and maintain accurate, timely records.
• Educate patients and families on prescribed home programs and therapeutic plans.
• Collaborate with nurses and other clinicians to support coordinated care and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current licensure/credential as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Strong knowledge of mobility, therapeutic exercise, and safe transfer techniques.
• Ability to monitor and communicate patient status and vital signs.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.