Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Select Medical; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their team. This role is crucial in delivering high-quality care to patients recovering from critical illnesses. You will directly assist in implementing treatment plans, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care while promoting their recovery and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a compassionate team that values patient-centered care and supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding patient needs and providing superior quality care.
• Valid state PTA license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of Physical Therapy services and therapeutic exercises.
• Implement treatment goals and assist in therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Exercises

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Job ID 323246

744 West 9th Street
Tulsa, OK 74127

Job Description

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

At Select Specialty Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

Responsibilities

We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

You will assist directly and indirectly with the delivery of Physical Therapy services to include transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities as outlined by treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines.

• Implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist (PT).
• Assisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long term goals: Posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training and community re-entry training.
• Training patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Demonstrating use of gait, belt, and safety awareness, as well as demonstrating proper guarding techniques.
• Ordering and instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment.

Qualifications

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing a superior quality of care. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

• Valid state PTA license required.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Additional Data

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.