PTA-Full Time/PRN

THE COTTAGE; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

THE COTTAGE in Tulsa, OK seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under licensed Physical Therapists, providing supportive patient care in a skilled nursing setting.

You will discuss patient conditions with the PT, prepare treatment areas, and help carry out prescribed exercises and techniques while ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow physician andPT directions and document observations.
• Comfort coordinating with families and care teams.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with stretching and targeted exercises.
• Read and implement PT instructions for each patient.
• Collaborate directly with the physical therapist during sessions.
• Advise families on at-home techniques and care plans.
• Keep therapy area tidy and free of hazards.
• Help transfer patients between wheelchairs, walkers, and treatment areas.
• Handle scheduling and basic administrative paperwork.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

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 will include:

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