Physical Therapy Assistant Part Time

About the Role

The Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in mobility, motor assets, and liabilities for functional performance.
• Ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family, or support system.
• Provides adaptive methods and equipment as appropriate to enhance performance.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
• Protects confidentiality in all areas as applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in physical therapy practice.
• Keeps accurate records and writes meaningful reports.
• Executes therapeutic procedures and manipulates special equipment accurately and safely.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects.
• Accurately completes job responsibilities within specified time constraints to meet the needs of patients, regulatory standards, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pool competency in adjusting, reading, and corrective measures for pool chemicals.
• Has full access to Protected Health Information of patients on caseload.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree and/or vocational training and experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current licensed PTA or licensure eligible in the State of Oklahoma.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification within 30 days of hire.

Physical Demands

• Strength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull): Medium (exerting 11 to 51 pounds of force frequently for patient treatments, 10 lbs to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects, or lifting/carrying 2 to 10 pounds constantly).
• Standing/Walking: Constantly (activity exists 2/3 or more of the time).
• Twisting: Frequently (activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time).
• Bending/Stooping: Constantly (activity exists 2/3 or more of the time).
• Sitting/Climbing: Occasionally (activity exists up to 1/3 of the time).
• Keyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally (activity exists up to 1/3 of the time).
• Talking: Must be able to communicate verbally effectively.
• Seeing/Hearing/Smelling/Feeling/Touching: Required.
• Color Acuity: Not required.

Environmental Conditions

• High exposure to hazardous risks, including potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, blood, and body fluids.
• Exposure to hot, cold, or wet surroundings, outdoor activities, radiation sources, fumes, electrical equipment, and chemicals.
• Hazards will be minimized if universal safety procedures are followed.
• Must follow standard precautions.
• May be required to work weekends or flexible schedules.
• Travel may be required, including exposure to weather conditions during travel.

Reports to: Clinic Manager, Physical Therapist. Supervises: Techs.