Physical Therapist Assistant-Outpatient

Job Summary:

Provide PTA skills and functions to assigned patients as directed by the Clinic Manager. Employee may provide care in the patient’s home or place of residence.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Conduct effective and appropriate treatment interventions and communication with evaluating and supervising physical therapist.

·         Prepare and submit all required reports in a timely manner.

·         Maintain timely filing and completing of required documentation.

·         Perform and conduct training as requested.

·         Participate in meetings and committees as designated to promote the development of the area and/or clinical specialty

·         Work with other therapists to maintain level of care and communication of assigned patients.

·         Assume responsibility for equipment, inventory, safety, and security of assigned facilities.

·         Maintain compliance with external agency requirements as designed.

·         Perform in a manner, which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of Valir Health.

·         Any and all other duties and responsibilities assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

·         Excellent customer service skills.

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·         Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

·         Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

·         Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

·         Protect confidentiality in all areas as applicable

·         Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in occupational therapy practice

·         Ability to keep accurate records and write meaningful reports

·         Ability to execute therapeutic procedures and manipulate special equipment accurately and safely 

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

·         Must equal or surpass minimal certification requirements established by the State of Oklahoma licensing standards. Licensed in Oklahoma or eligible (may be obtained after hire).

·         Current CPR certification

·         Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.

·         One year clinical experience in Physical Therapy

Physical Requirements:

·         Ability to speak, hear, and read English

·         Ability to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape

·         Lift up to 75#  from floor to 19” and 100# 19” to 25”(Occasional)              

·         Stand (Constant)

·         Walk up to .25 mile (Frequent)                                                                            

·         Sit (Occasional)

·         Sustained Forward bending in standing (Occasional)                                    

·         Sustained squat (Occasional)                                                                       

·         Kneeling (Occasional)                                                                                                    

·         Push/Pull up to  100# of force at 36”(Frequent)                                        

·         Repetitive squat (Occasional)                                                                                     

·         Full body range of motion (Constant)                                   

·         Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50#(Constant)                                                 

·         Front Carry – two handed carry of 25# up to 20 feet(Occasional)

·         Balance (Continuous) In walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc