Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

INTEGRIS Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Meaningful difference

Job summary

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK seeks a Day Shift, PRN Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will assist with therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional training while supporting clinical instruction and department operations.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in PTA, Oklahoma PTA license, BLS certification, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in PTA from an accredited program.
• Oklahoma PTA license is required.
• BL S certification issued by ARC or AHA within 30 days of hire.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient performance and implement therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
• Administer manual therapy techniques, devices, and electrotherapy per plan.
• Document treatment and communicate charges per policy.
• Support other therapists and participate in department performance planning.

Skills

English communication

Education

Associate's Degree in PTA

Oklahoma PTA license

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as a Day Shift, PRN Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK.

Get to Know Your Team

• INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is looking for a committed caregiver to join our team.
• Working PRN at INTEGRIS Health offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
• Join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives

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

Responsibilities

• 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 of 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.
• 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 case loads 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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

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).