Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PMRU

Bethany Children's; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Children's Health Center in Bethany, OK is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support pediatric rehabilitation within the PMRU. You will implement treatment plans under a licensed PT, advancing mobility, strength and functional skills for children.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, precise documentation, and family training opportunities, with a strong emphasis on independent activities and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs individualized treatment procedures to maximize the child’s function with compassionate care.
• Collaborates with the patient care team and completes timely, accurate documentation; stays current on PT techniques through CE.
• Identifies patient needs and helps order or fabricate appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated.
• Participates in staff trainings, supervision of students and interns, and family training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pediatric experience

PTA program graduate

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PMRU# Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PMRUHot JobBethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDirect Patient Care## Job PurposeThe Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services to pediatric patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA implements established plans of care, facilitates the development of functional mobility, strength, endurance, balance, and motor skills, and supports participation in daily activities to promote independence, safety, and quality of life. This position collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to achieve individualized rehabilitation goals and optimize patient outcomes within the Pediatric Medical Rehabilitation Unit (PMRU).## Qualifications| | || --- | --- || **Education:** | Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program || **Experience:** | Pediatric experience preferred || **License/Certification/Credential**: | Certified Physical Therapy Assistant License from State of Oklahoma proven eligibility for licensing within 3-6 months of employment with temporary license. |**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**| | || --- | --- || Duty: | Percent of Time: || Performs individualized treatment procedures in a professional and compassionate manner to maximize child’s performance | 50% || Collaborates and communicates effectively with members of the patients care team; performs timely and accurate documentation and stays up to date on the most recent physical therapy techniques through research and CE. | 20% || Helps identify needs, orders, and/or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need | 15% || Participates in staff trainings, student observations, clinical instruction of students and interns, and family training opportunities. | 10% || Other job duties as assigned | 5% |