Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SSM Health in Shawnee, OK, is seeking a Regular full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to conduct medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. The role requires an Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant with no prior experience required. The position offers shift flexibility and potential night/weekend differentials.

Relocation assistance is available. Candidates must obtain BLS HCP within 90 days of employment and hold PTA licensure for

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS HCP certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
• Documents treatment interventions given.
• May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapy techniques

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Inpatient Acute Care
• Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift, Mon - Fri, Weekends as Needed, Flexible Shift Start Times
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Job Summary:

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
• Documents treatment interventions given.
• May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4503000024 Physical Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.