Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

INTEGRIS Health; Miami (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Front-loaded PTO

Medical benefits

Financial assistance for continued education

24/7 mental health support

Job summary

INTEGRIS Health in Miami, OK, is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dedicated team. The candidate will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, providing direct therapy procedures and interventions. A key aspect involves assessing patient needs, recommending equipment, and ensuring treatment documentation.

Applicants must hold an Associate's degree and have a Current Oklahoma PTA license. Additional certification in Basic Life Support is required within 30 days of hiring.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, must have a current PTA license.
• BLS certification needed within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct therapy under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assesses and recommends equipment for patients.
• Educates patients and documents treatment appropriately.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Therapeutic exercise

Time management skills

Manual therapy techniques

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited school or university

Current Oklahoma Physical Therapy Assistant license

Tools

Rehabilitation equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, part-time, Physical Therapy Assistant at INTEGRIS Health Miami Hospital in Miami, OK.

Get to Know Your Team

• INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.
• Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front‑loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.
• Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct therapy procedures and interventions under the General/Direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist based on placement of service. This position requires population specific competencies and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

• Assesses patient performance commensurate with their training and qualifications.
• Recommends equipment or alteration to architectural barriers to the therapist of record for their respective discipline.
• May act as clinical instructor and or assist with orientation of new employees or volunteers.
• Is responsible for therapeutic exercise, functional training related to physical movement and mobility in self‑care and home management, functional training related to physical movement and mobility in community and work, manual therapy techniques, prescription, application, and fabrication of devices and equipment, airway clearance techniques, wound management, and electrotherapeutic modalities.
• Educates persons served and other stakeholders.
• Communicates and documents treatment and appropriate charges for treatment per policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates time management skills. Offers assistance to other therapist staff if caseload is unbalanced. Respects the right of those in authority to make decisions and complies with those decisions. Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating department performance.
• Reports to the Therapist delegating a patient and the assigned Manager Director.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
• Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, mechanical and electrical equipment, variety of chemicals, and sharp equipment (debridement, splinting, and kitchen equipment).
• Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and cumulative stress.
• Potential for workplace violence (agitated, confused, combative patients, angry family members).
• Must follow universal safety precautions.
• Frequent exposure to hydrocollator.
• Moderate to frequent exposure to oven, stove, microwave, and heat gun depending on venue of care.
• May be exposed to constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, and assorted chemicals.
• Must cope with high caseloads and multiple demands.
• May float to other units. May be required to be on call status, work weekends, or flex schedule.
• Required to work with wheelchairs, walkers, and other rehab equipment on a daily basis.
• Frequent exposure to grease, tools, equipment with sharp edges, and lifting of equipment.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Associate's degree from an accredited school or university
• Current Oklahoma Physical Therapy Assistant license

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• PTA (Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant) OR Temporary PTA (Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).