Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

INTEGRIS Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front-loaded PTO

Medical benefits

Education assistance

24/7 mental health support

Job summary

INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma City is hiring a Day Shift, Full Time Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant to support Baptist Medical Center or Southwest Medical Center. The candidate will assess patients, design exercise plans, and guide mobility goals at the point of care.

The role requires PTA licensure in Oklahoma, BLS, and excellent English communication. You will document treatments, collaborate with therapists, and may rotate to other units or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• English communication skills required.
• Oklahoma PTA license or temporary PTA license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient performance and adjust therapy plans as needed.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and mobility training.
• Educate patients and families about treatment goals and home programs.
• Document treatment and charges per policy and procedure.
• Assist with orientation of new staff or volunteers as needed.
• Maintain safety, operate rehab equipment, and assist with devices.
• May float to other units and participate in on-call or weekend shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation therapy

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree from an accredited school or university

Current Oklahoma Physical Therapy Assistant license

PTA license OR Temporary PTA license

BLS certification issued by ARC or AHA within 30 days of hire

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as a Day Shift, Full Time, Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center or INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, 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.

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.
• 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

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).