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Job ID: 887238
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,483.85
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Location
Norman, OK | Long Term Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist
- Administer treatment procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
- Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly in the clinical record
- Document all required clinical and regulatory information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders
- Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings, and support student supervision under Physical Therapist guidance
Required Qualifications
- Active Oklahoma PTA License required at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of PTA experience required; new graduates with Level II clinical experience (not solely Level I observation) may be considered
- Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation experience required
- Adherence to APTA standards and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience utilizing evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions
- Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in LTC or rehabilitation settings
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary health care teams on patient progress and discharge planning
Why Join Us
- Work in a care environment that emphasizes a person-centered approach, preserving each patient’s dignity and well-being while supporting them in reaching their highest functional level
- Expected 8-hour shifts with overtime potentially available on holidays