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Physical Therapy Assistant | Oklahoma City OK

$30-$35 per hour

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Reports to the Rehabilitation Manager and/or supervising Physical Therapist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provides physical therapy treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist.

* Documents all treatments and services in the medical record.

* Participates in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.

* Communicates resident progress, concerns, and plans with the interdisciplinary team.

* Participates in in-service and training programs.

* Completes daily treatment and productivity documentation per policy.

* Instructs families and staff on maintenance programs as directed.

* Assists with cleaning and maintaining the therapy department and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

* Current state license (if required).

* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

* Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills.

* Must meet health screening requirements, including drug testing and physical exam if required.

* Able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Frequent standing and walking.

* Occasional sitting, reaching, bending, lifting, and fine motor use.

* Ability to safely assist with transferring patients (100–250 lbs.) as needed.

* Ability to see, hear, read, write, and communicate clearly.

* Occasional travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* May be exposed to blood, body fluids, airborne particles, and cleaning chemicals.

* Moderate noise level typical of a healthcare setting.

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* Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.
* Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
* Instruct patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.
* Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
* Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.

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