Physical Therapist Assistant

Provident Behavioral Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Oklahoma City is seeking an Acute Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in hospital-based acute care units. You will assist with patient evaluations, implement treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic exercises.

You will monitor vitals, document care in the EHR, and educate patients and families on home exercise programs. Collaboration with nurses and clinicians aims to promote recovery and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Completion of Physical Therapy Assistant training and ability to work under licensed PT supervision.
• Strong patient interaction skills with the ability to coach therapeutic exercises.
• Knowledge of mobility, transfer safety, and vital sign monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient evaluations by gathering clinical data.
• Carry out established treatment plans under therapist direction.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional activities.
• Perform safe patient transfers and support early mobility.
• Monitor vital signs during patient care.
• Document patient care accurately in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise/therapy programs.
• Collaborate with nurses and other clinicians to promote recovery and reduce complications.
• Support safe discharge planning.

Skills

Patient interaction

Therapy coaching

Mobility & safety

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Compassion

Education

PTA training

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 clinical data.
• Carry out established treatment plans under therapist direction.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional activities.
• Perform safe patient transfers and support early mobility.
• Monitor vital signs during patient care.
• Document patient care accurately in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise/therapy programs.
• Collaborate with nurses and other clinicians to promote recovery and reduce complications.
• Support safe discharge planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Completion of Physical Therapy Assistant training and ability to work under licensed PT supervision.
• Strong patient interaction skills and ability to coach therapeutic exercises.
• Knowledge of mobility, transfer safety, and vital sign monitoring.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and clinical record accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary healthcare team and uphold compassion and excellence.