Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

NOVO Rehabilitation; Broken Bow (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NOVO Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapy to geriatric residents under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement patient-specific plans of care and document progress to meet Medicare guidelines and improve mobility, balance, and strength.

We offer a Tuition Reimbursement program for all full-time employees and emphasize our values of compassion, integrity and reliability as part of daily practice in a faith-based setting in

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree as Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• A valid state license or eligibility to obtain licensure as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (CPTA).
• Good communication and collaboration with therapy team, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to residents under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Coordinate goals within the plan of care to reflect patient needs and safety.
• Implement care plans to address short/long-term goals and document progress per guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree as Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

NOVO (Latin for renew/rejuvenate) Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company in search of therapists who represent our six core values: compassion, selflessness, integrity, positivity, reliability, and self-starter.

NOVO Rehabilitation is here to provide the highest quality therapy services to the community, specifically the geriatric population. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at NOVO by not only adding years to residents’ lives, but also by adding life to their years.

We are now offering Tuition Reimbursement for all full-time employees who join NOVO Rehabilitation.

Mission Statement

We shepherd people for the glory of God.

Company Overview

Every employee is a Shepherd. Above all else, Shepherds are stewards of the people and resources entrusted to them. Shepherds feed and care for all people consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control). Our supreme example of a Shepherd is "The Good Shepherd", Jesus Christ.

The Physical Therapy Assistant coordinates closely with the evaluating Physical Therapist while providing skilled treatment to patients in order to facilitate improved mobility, balance, and lower body strength to ensure the highest level of function is attained during their therapy stay.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, company procedures, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards. while supervised under a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Coordinates with licensed Physical Therapist to ensure goals within plan of care reflect the individual patient's needs and personal goals to reach highest practical level and to facilitate safety within the environment.
• Implements the patient’s care plan to address all short/long-term goals under the evaluating therapist’s supervision.
• Completes required daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharges in a timely manner to justify skilled necessity and to ensure best quality of care per Medicare guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree as Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• Pass the state administered national exam (NPTE)
• Current, active licensure in the state of OK as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant
• Uphold state required CEU’s in order to maintain good standing with the board
• Valid driver’s license and an automobile in good working condition with appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with state laws
• Respectful, open communication with other team members, clients, and families