Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time

USPI; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital seeks a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join an interdisciplinary team providing direct patient care in an outpatient setting. The PTA will develop individualized care plans and work under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, contributing to patient mobility and functional goals.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or equivalent, current PTA license or licensure eligibility in Oklahoma, and BLS with 30 days.

Qualifications

• Requires PTA credential or licensure eligibility in Oklahoma.
• Associates Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current BLS certification by AHA within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote independence.
• Educates patient, family; ensures continuation of performance.
• Uses adaptive methods/equipment to enhance performance.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, staff, patients, families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to legal/ethical standards.
• Keeps accurate records and writes meaningful reports.
• Executes therapeutic procedures safely and accurately, including equipment handling.

Education

Associate degree / Vocational training for Physical Therapist Assistant

Current licensed PTA or licensure eligible in Oklahoma

AHA BLS-HCP within 30 days

Job description

Community Hospital is hiring a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant!

We're offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team - where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs, HSAs, and Daycare FSA.
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays and vacation

The Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.Outpatient Physical Therapist is under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (pursuant to the laws of the state).

Essential Functions:

• Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in mobility, motor assets and liabilities for functional performance.
• Ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family or support system.
• Provides adaptive methods and equipment as appropriate to enhance performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, families.
• Protect confidentiality in all areas as applicable.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in physical therapy practice.
• Ability to keep accurate records and write meaningful reports.
• Ability to execute therapeutic procedures and manipulate special equipment accurately and safely.
• Position has Full Access to Protected Health Information of patients on caseload.
• Organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Accurately complete job responsibilities within the specified time constraints to meet the needs of patients, regulatory standards and customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of Pool Competency in adjusting/ reading and corrective measures for adjusting pool chemicals.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree and/or Vocational Training and Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current licensed PTA or licensure eligible in the State of Oklahoma
• AHA BLS-HCP within 30 days.