Therapy - PTA

Cynet HealthStaff; Purcell (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a 13-week LTC assignment in Purcell, OK. The role supports a Physical Therapist with rehabilitative protocols, documentation, and patient progress.

Days shift, 8 hours per shift, Monday through Friday. Requires 1+ year PTA experience in long-term care or rehabilitation and active state licensure.

Qualifications

• Active State PTA licensure required.
• 1+ year PTA experience in LTC or rehabilitation.
• Must be able to work Days, M-F.
• Experience with evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative and medically necessary treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Administer procedures such as manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, and modalities.
• Document patient progress and update clinical records.
• Collaborate with care teams and participate in care conferences.
• Supervise students under PT guidance.

Skills

PTA

Long Term Care

Rehabilitation

Documentation

Job description

Therapy - PTA

Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours, M-F

Experience: 1+ years of PTA experience in Long Term Care or Rehabilitation

License: Active State Licensure

Certifications: Must have an active PTA license

Description:Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including but not limited to: manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, and modalities.Assesses patient progress and communicates with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record.Reports the effectiveness of treatment outcomes to the supervising Physical Therapist.Provides consultation and counseling to patients, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides input to supervisor for discharge summaries of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings, including patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.Engages in facility and company-required training, in-services, and conferences.Works with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain necessary durable medical equipment or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Supervises and supports students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.Adheres to professional practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics during the role of Physical Therapist Assistant.