Physical Therapy Assistant

About the Role

Join our team as a Day Shift, Full-Time Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant at INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.

Benefits

• Front-loaded PTO
• Medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network
• Financial assistance for continued education
• 24/7 mental health support

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient performance commensurate with their training and qualifications.
• Recommends equipment or alteration to architectural barriers to the therapist of record for their respective discipline.
• May act as clinical instructor and/or assist with orientation of new employees or volunteers.
• Responsible for therapeutic exercise, functional training related to physical movement and mobility in self-care and home management, functional training related to physical movement and mobility in community and work, manual therapy techniques, prescription, application, and fabrication of devices and equipment, airway clearance techniques, wound management, and electrotherapeutic modalities.
• Educates persons served and other stakeholders.
• Communicates and documents treatment and appropriate charges for treatment per policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates time management skills. Offers assistance to other therapist staff if caseload is unbalanced.
• Respects the right of those in authority to make decisions and complies with those decisions.
• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating department performance.
• Reports to the Therapist delegating a patient and the assigned Manager/Director.

Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, mechanical and electrical equipment, a variety of chemicals, and sharp equipment (debridement, splinting, and kitchen equipment). Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and cumulative stress. Potential for workplace violence (agitated, confused, combative patients, angry family members). Must follow universal safety precautions. Frequent exposure to hydrocollator. Moderate to frequent exposure to oven, stove, microwave, and heat gun depending on venue of care. May be exposed to constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, and assorted chemicals. Must cope with high case loads and multiple demands. May float to other units. May be required to be on call status, work weekends, or flex schedule. Required to work with wheelchairs, walkers, and other rehab equipment on a daily basis. Frequent exposure to grease, tools, equipment with sharp edges, and lifting of equipment. Frequent exposure to weather extremes.

Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school or university

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Oklahoma Physical Therapy Assistant license
• PTA (Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant) OR Temporary PTA (Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

Experience & Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).