Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Novo Rehabilitation; Poteau (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NOVO Rehabilitation in Oklahoma is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our faith-based therapy team serving geriatric residents. You will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help improve mobility, balance, and lower body strength while aligning with our core values of compassion, integrity, and reliability.

Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and will contribute to a compassionate, Christ-centered care environment focused on

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Pass the NPTE examination.
• Current, active OK licensure as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Maintain CEU requirements for license.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Coordinate with PT to ensure goals reflect patient needs and safety.
• Implement care plans to address goals.
• Complete daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharges timely per Medicare guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in 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