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Central Business Solutions lists this Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Permanent opportunity in norman, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. Treatment settings include private residences and independent living facilities. This role allows treatment in the patient's most functional environment—the home. Under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant delivers physical therapy interventions to promote improved functional mobility, independence, and safety. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.
Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Participate in patient care conferences, staffing meetings, and required meetings under the direction of the Physical Therapist
Adhere to departmental schedules and complete timely clinical and billing documentation
Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members to implement patient-centered treatment programs
Assist the Physical Therapist during evaluations, testing, and complex procedures
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on physical therapy techniques and home programs
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation for all patients treated
Clean, maintain, and report repair needs for therapy equipment
Deliver patient-centered care with compassion and respect for individual needs and rights
Implement individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist
Provide individualized physical therapy interventions, including but not limited to:
Therapeutic exercise (strength, endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, gait, posture, neuromotor development)
Functional training
Manual therapy
Airway clearance techniques
Integumentary repair and protection
Electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities
Falls risk interventions
Health and wellness programs
Chronic disease management education
Perform other related duties as assigned
Educational / Vocational Requirements
Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license eligibility
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to patient residences
Job Skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Compliance
Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards, including HIPAA
Participate in required orientation and training programs
Promptly report suspected non-compliance through appropriate reporting channels
Cooperate with audits, monitoring, and investigations
Participate in quality assurance and process improvement activities as requested
Essential Job Functions
Physical Demands
Required Abilities:
Reaching (overhead), handling, fingering, feeling, fine manipulation
Talking, hearing, and visual acuity
Frequency:
Standing: Frequently (67–100%)
Walking: Frequently (67–100%)
Sitting: Occasionally (34–66%)
Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling:
Up to 50 pounds
Postural Activities:
Climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting
Work Environment
Inside: 90% | Outside: 10%
Exposure to noise, vibrations, hazards, fumes, uneven ground, and moving machinery
Operation of automotive equipment
Occasional use of protective equipment (gowns, gloves, masks)
Work Situations
Performance measured by objective criteria
Frequent interaction with patients and caregivers
Repetitive tasks and work under time or physical demands
Problem solving and ability to follow instructions
Worksite address
norman, OK, 73019, US
Who can apply
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