Physical Therapy Assistant Part Time

Community Hospital OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Hospital OKC in Oklahoma City is seeking a part-time Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to join an interdisciplinary team. You will provide direct patient care, participate in care planning, and help patients regain mobility and functional independence.

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will educate patients and families, document progress, and ensure compliance with safety and ethical standards. Weekend or flex scheduling may be required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or PTA training required.
• Current licensed PTA in Oklahoma or licensure eligibility.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and individualized care planning.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patient and family; document progress and outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with regulations.

Skills

PTA licensure

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree/ PTA training

Job description

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Community Hospital Outpatient Therapy South (13532-5)

Category: Physical/Occupational Therapy

Job ID: 92865

Status: Part-Time

The Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned. Outpatient Physical Therapist is under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (pursuant to the laws of the state).

Essential Functions

• Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in mobility, motor assets and liabilities for functional performance.
• Ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family or support system.
• Provides adaptive methods and equipment as appropriate to enhance performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, families.
• Protect confidentiality in all areas as applicable.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in physical therapy practice.
• Ability to keep accurate records and write meaningful reports.
• Ability to execute therapeutic procedures and manipulate special equipment accurately and safely.
• Position has Full Access to Protected Health Information of patients on caseload.
• Organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Accurately complete job responsibilities within the specified time constraints to meet the needs of patients, regulatory standards and customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of Pool Competency in adjusting/ reading and corrective measures for adjusting pool chemicals.

Accountability

• Reports to: Clinic Manager, Physical Therapist
• Supervises: Techs

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and/or Vocational Training and Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current licensed PTA or licensure eligible in the State of Oklahoma
• AHA BLS-HCP within 30 days.

Required Physical Demands

• Strength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull): Medium (exerting 11 to 51 pounds of force frequently (patient treatments), 10 lbs to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects or lifting/carrying 2 to 10 pounds constantly)
• Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
• Twisting: Frequently; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Bending/Stooping: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
• Sitting/Climbing: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Keyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
• Seeing: Yes
• Smelling
• Hearing: Yes
• Color Acuity: No
• Feeling: Yes
• Touching: Yes

Environmental Conditions

High exposure to hazardous risks including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, hot, cold, or wet surroundings, outdoor activities, radiation sources, fumes, electrical equipment and chemicals. Hazards will be minimized if universal safety procedures are followed. Must follow standard precautions. May be required to work weekends or flex schedules. Travel may be required. Exposed to weather conditions during travel.

Level

High