Physical Therapist Assistant (F)

SSM Health; Seminole (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. This role involves conducting medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist, providing essential interventions, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient outcomes and be ready to work in a dynamic outpatient setting with a diverse patient population. With a focus on professional growth and development, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients. If you're passionate about physical therapy and eager to grow in your career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• PTA License required from the state of OK Medical Board.
• Outpatient experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care.
• Documents treatment interventions and coordinates activities.

Skills

Physical Therapy Interventions

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

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

Worker Type: Regular

• Monday -Friday-9:00AM-5:00PM
• PTA License required from the state of OK Medical Board
• Outpatient experience preferred but not required
• Outpatient facility -wide variety of diagnoses from Pediatrics to Geriatric.

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:

• Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4503010024 Physical Therapy-Seminole

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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