Physical Therapy Assistant; PRN

Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) – Avem Health Partners

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients with disabilities, injuries and diseases to facilitate maximal mobility/recovery.

• Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills/training to this department.
• Review the supervising therapist's evaluation of referred patients, medical records, interviews and other assessments; develop and review individualized plan of care based on findings with supervising therapist.
• Implement plan of care; demonstrate competency in methods and modalities employed in assisting patient in reaching treatment goals; demonstrate patient and/or family education activities as a component of treatment.
• Perform accurate and timely reporting of patient responses to evaluation and treatment; complete all daily notations and charges, progress notes, and discharge summaries within department parameters; document patient education activities in accordance with department requirements; complete relevant portions of interdisciplinary patient care documents in accordance with department requirements.
• Identify patient’s strengths and successes as well as barriers to be overcome; coordinate treatment program with applicable members of the department and other services to enhance and maximize the patient’s outcomes; modify treatment plan as appropriate and document revisions.
• Maintain client and organizational confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in the Quality Management (Quality Improvement) program and complete all required in-service programs to ensure standards are met and skills are kept current.
• Deliver a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate leadership competencies through communication and relationship building, developing self and others, and teamwork.
• Communicate with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Think quickly and competently in stressful situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in everyday work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self accountable for professional practice.
• Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited therapy program.

• Current Oklahoma license as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

• Two (2) years’ experience preferred.

• Must be able to lift patients to and from bed or other surface as needed.
• Must be able to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Must be able to exert more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move patients and/or objects.
• Must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of examinations and procedures.

Location:

Chickasha, OK

Pay range: $1,508.00 - $1,768.00

Job posted: 2 days ago

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Business Consulting and Services