PTA-Full Time/PRN

COX HEALTHCARE LTD; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

COX HEALTHCARE LTD is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in a Skilled Nursing setting in Tulsa, OK. The role involves assisting with patient care, exercises, and equipment setup, while ensuring a clean, safe environment and effective communication with families.

Responsibilities include following therapist instructions, aiding patient transfers, and handling basic administrative tasks to support daily operations in the facility.

Qualifications

• Gathers and follows therapists' instructions for patient sessions.
• Supports patients with stretching and therapeutic exercises.
• Communicates with patients and families about at-home techniques.
• Maintains clean and organized therapy areas and equipment.
• Assists with patient transfers and daily admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists during patient sessions under supervision.
• Help patients perform specific exercises and stretches.
• Move patients to/from therapy area and prepare equipment.
• Discuss progress and home care tips with families when appropriate.
• Sanitize workspace and keep treatment area hazard-free.
• Complete scheduling and basic paperwork as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication with families

Documentation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Physical Therapist Assistants work under the guidance of certified Physical Therapists to provide supportive patient care to people recovering from illnesses and injuries. They talk to the Physical Therapist about each patient’s condition and what treatments they will assist with during their session. They are responsible for staging the treatment area with the appropriate exercise equipment and adaptive tools for each session, sanitizing the area, removing potential hazards and making sure there is enough space to complete the treatment. These tasks will be performed in Skilled Nursing setting.

Duties

• Helping patients stretch and exercise specific muscle groups.
• Reading instructions from the physical therapist.
• Working directly with the physical therapist to assist patients.
• Speaking with families to find the best at-home techniques.
• Keeping the physical therapy area clean and organized.
• Moving patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the therapy area.
• Completing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and filing paperwork.