Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide therapy to patients with developmental disabilities, from birth to 21 years of age with a variety of diagnoses. These services encompass our inpatient, outpatient, and intensive therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Direct Care: Maintains current log of 30-day co-treat sessions with supervising therapists. Notifies therapist of record if a plan of care needs to be updated. Works with physical therapist to ensure that re-assessments are completed by therapist of record in a timely manner for continuity of service delivery.
• Treatment Planning and Intervention: Follows a plan of care which appropriately prioritizes and addresses the identified limitations and which is aligned with the patient’s/family’s needs, capabilities, and goals. Creates treatment programs for patients with a variety of diagnoses at a quality level commensurate with the employee’s experience, adapting treatment techniques for patients unable to respond to conventional methods. Administers the plan of care safely, observes patient response to treatment, and makes necessary adjustments during each treatment session. Establishes rapport with patients and their families. Continually assesses the patient’s changing condition, consults with the therapist of record, and alters the plan of care accordingly, reflecting his or her needs and discharge plans. Consults with other members of the health care team to coordinate PT with other activities and treatments. Participates in patient/caregiver education and discharge planning. Assists with accessing additional resources as needed.
• Documentation: Documents delivery of PT service in language which is clear, concise and legible, and which is in accordance with the APTA Guidelines for Physical Therapy Documentation. Prepares progress notes that meet all departmental standards for completeness and timeliness.
• Patient/Family Education: Provides appropriate education and training to patients and/or caregivers. Assists physical therapist with designing exercise programs that are individualized to meet the patient’s needs. Utilizes written materials, verbal instruction and demonstration that are adapted to the trainee’s age, literacy level, cognitive ability, etc. Informs the physical therapist of record, patient, and caregivers of progress, challenges, and other information related to the therapeutic process. Coordinates with outside health care providers as necessary.
• Supervision of Student Interns: Works together with support personnel and follows delegated tasks as specified, asking questions as necessary. When working with students, provides a positive clinical education experience for each student, with opportunity for the student to gain as much knowledge and experience in the pediatric realm as possible.
• Program Development: In concert with the Director of PT, develops existing and new programs to maximize the Hospital’s contribution to our patients and community.
• General: Adheres to the principles of the APTA Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct. Complies with the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Practice Act. Maintains current physical therapy assistant licensure, including requirements for continuing education, as well as CPR certification and any other certifications deemed necessary and appropriate by therapist and supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of Oklahoma.
• Experience in providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of and experience with a variety of treatment techniques, including but not limited to Dynamic Movement Intervention, Universal Exercise Unit, TheraSuit Method, TASES, NISE-Stim, TMR Tots, Reflex Integration, etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of patients and families.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Optional insurance options for vision, supplemental life, dependent health, and dependent life insurance.
• Defined contribution retirement plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity bonus starting on the second year of employment.
• State employee discounts.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Supplemental insurance plans.
• Credit unions.
• On-site gym.

Pay

$60,000 starting salary, with potential for increase based on experience.

Schedule

8:00am-4:00pm Monday - Friday