Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA (Full time skilled)

Cox Healthcare; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Healthcare in Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to treat geriatric patients in skilled nursing settings. The role involves working with a team of therapists and nursing staff to deliver cohesive care and document therapy plans and outcomes.

Candidates must have an Oklahoma license in good standing, and experience in long-term care is preferred. The position emphasizes patient education, maximizing function, and transitions to the next level of care after discharge.

Qualifications

• Current license in the State of Oklahoma in good standing.
• Experience in long-term healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapy treatments and functions for skilled nursing patients.
• Provide treatment plans to help patients reach maximum potential or transition to next level of care.
• Work with other therapists and nursing staff to ensure cohesive quality of care.
• Educate patients and caregivers to be successful at home after discharge from facility.
• Provide quality documentation as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written documentation

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