Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Memorial Physician Practices; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to join our full-time team. Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA will help restore function and improve mobility for patients in our rehabilitation setting.

Required: associate's degree from PTA program, eligibility to practice in Oklahoma; CPR certification required; rehab or acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate's degree from a PTA program and be eligible to practice as a PTA in Oklahoma.
• CPR certification required.
• Rehab or acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy interventions under the supervision of the supervising PT.
• Assist in patient mobility and exercise routines.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to PT.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for treatment.
• Team-oriented and patient-focused with strong communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree PTA

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant, Licensed LPTA- FT

Who we are:

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy Assistant joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Your experience matters

More about our team

Our rehabilitation programs at our Oklahoma City North Hospital provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering fromstroke,brain injury,neurological conditions,trauma,spinal cord injury, amputation, andorthopedic injury.

How you'll contribute:

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, assisting in restoring function and improving mobility.

• Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by the supervising PT.
• Assist in patient mobility and exercise routines.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to PT.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for treatment.
• Team-oriented and patient-focused with strong communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Applicants must have an associate's degree from a PTA programand must be eligible to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Oklahoma

Rehab or acute care experience preferred.

Additional requirements include:

CPR certification required.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.