PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Origin Travel Nurses; Purcell (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Recruiter matching

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for a day shift position in Oklahoma. The role involves working under a Physical Therapist to administer rehabilitative interventions for patients with physical functioning disorders.

Flexible times within a 8-hour day, Monday–Friday, with supervision and direction from a PT. Requirements include 1+ years PTA experience in LTC/rehab, active PTA license, and Level II readiness for new grads.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience required.
• Experience in Long-Term Care or Rehabilitation settings required.
• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
• New graduates considered if Level II experience (not just Level I).

Responsibilities

• Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, and modalities.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments with supervising PT.
• Report treatment outcomes to supervising PT.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Communicate progress with health team members and supervisors.
• Document required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records.
• Participate in patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.
• Support and supervise students under the PT's guidance.
• Adhere to APTA and state practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics.

Skills

LTC experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PTA license

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Schedule

This is a day shift, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Times are flexible as long as they are consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant will utilize evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions and provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders. This role will work under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist, administering various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan.

Responsibilities

• Administer various rehabilitation procedures, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, and modalities.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly.
• Report the effectiveness of treatment outcomes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress and treatment plans.
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records.
• Participate in required meetings, including patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.
• Support and supervise students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.
• Adhere to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 1+ years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience (REQUIRED)
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings (REQUIRED)
• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license (REQUIRED)
• New graduates considered if they have Level II experience and not just Level I observation experience.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiter's Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!