Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA (Full time skilled)

The Highlands at Owasso; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands at Owasso seeks a Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to serve geriatric residents in a skilled nursing setting. You will perform treatments, develop and follow treatment plans, and collaborate with therapy and nursing staff to ensure cohesive care.

Oklahoma licensure in good standing is required; long-term care experience is preferred. Strong communication and written documentation skills are essential to educate patients and caregivers and support successful discharge home.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Oklahoma license in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and good written documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapy treatments and functions for skilled nursing patients.
• Provide treatment plans to help patients reach maximum potential or transition to the next level of care.
• Collaborate with therapists and nursing staff to ensure cohesive, quality care between clinical and therapy needs.
• Educate patients and caregivers for successful home care after discharge; ensure quality documentation as required.

Skills

Oklahoma license

Long-term care experience

Communication skills

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Full-time (depending on case load) Physical Therapy Assistant to treat geriatric patients. Competitive pay. In house opportunity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current license in the State of Oklahoma in good standing
• Experience in long-term healthcare preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed, both verbal and written documentation.

POSITION DUTIES

• Responsible for performing therapy treatments and functions for skilled nursing patients.
• Provide treatment plans that allow your patients to reach their maximum potential or for successful transition to next level of care.
• Work with other therapists and nursing staff to help provide a cohesive quality of care between the clinical needs and therapy needs.
• Be able to educate patients and care givers to be able to success at home after discharge from facility.
• Provide quality documentation as required