Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time

Community Hospital OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

FSAs/HSAs and Daycare FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Community Hospital OKC is hiring a Full-Time Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant in Oklahoma City. The PTA will work within an interdisciplinary team to provide direct patient care and individualized treatment planning under a licensed PT supervision.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree or PTA training, are licensed or eligible in Oklahoma, and can obtain AHA BLS within 30 days. Benefits include a comprehensive package and a collaborative work environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote independence in mobility and functional performance.
• Ensures continuation of progress through patient and family education.
• Provides adaptive methods and equipment to enhance performance.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet patient needs and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or vocational PTA training

Job description

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Community Hospital Outpatient Therapy South (13532-5)

Category: Physical/Occupational Therapy

Job ID: 97173

Status: Full-Time/Regular

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.