Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care

Norman Regional Health System; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support basic therapy services in a PRN role. The PTA works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans tailored to each patient’s age and functional needs.

Responsibilities include documenting services, educating patients and families, and coordinating activities with the healthcare team. The position is day shift, PRN, at our Norman campus in Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Requires PTA licensure or eligibility in Oklahoma.
• BLS training required before providing patient care.
• Current BLS maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatment programs under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Works as part of a PT/PTA team focused on patient‑centered decision making.
• Documents delivery of physical therapy services.
• Educates patients, families, and staff.
• Directs and supervises activities of support personnel.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Associate’s degree from PTA program

Job description

Compensation

• $33/hr flat rate

Job Summary

• Performs physical therapy treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, utilizing standard physical therapy techniques as appropriate for the patient's age, functional impairments, abilities, needs, and desires.
• Performs responsibilities as an integral team member of a PT/PTA collaboration focused on patient-centered decision making.
• Documents delivery of physical therapy services.
• Educates patients, family members, significant others, and staff members.
• Directs and supervises activities of support personnel.

Education

• Requires an Associate’s degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners or a Graduate PTA eligible for Oklahoma Licensure/Temporary License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re‑training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Lift Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re‑training for the duration of employment or license eligible per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

Work Shift

Day

Position Type

PRN