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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care - PRN

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Norman Regional Health System

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Norman, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant performs treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to address patient functional impairments. They are also responsible for documenting services, educating patients and families, and supervising support personnel.

Qualifications

This role requires an Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and licensure as a PTA by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners, or eligibility for licensure. Responsibilities include providing physical therapy treatment under supervision, documenting services, educating patients and families, and directing support personnel within an acute care setting.

Job Description

Departmental Overview

Compensation

  • $33/hr flat rate

Job Summary

  • Performs physical therapy treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, utilizing standard physical therapy techniques as appropriate for the patient's age, functional impairments, abilities, needs, and desires.
  • Performs responsibilities as an integral team member of a PT/PTA collaboration focused on patient-centered decision making.
  • Documents delivery of physical therapy services.
  • Educates patients, family members, significant others, and staff members.
  • Directs and supervises activities of support personnel.

Qualifications

Education

  • Requires an Associate’s degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program

Licensure/Certification

  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners or a Graduate PTA eligible for Oklahoma Licensure/Temporary License. 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
  • Current Basic Lift Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for the duration of employment or license eligible per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

Work Shift

Day
Position Type

PRN

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Norman Regional Health System

Norman Regional Health System is a multi-campus system that serves healthcare needs throughout south central Oklahoma. Our acute-care facility on the Porter Avenue Campus is licensed for 219 beds and offers a full range of services. Norman Regional Moore, is a state-of-the-art $32 million dollar healthcare facility in Moore, Oklahoma. Norman Regional Moore houses physician offices, an emergency center that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and a community meeting space. The HealthPlex campus at Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road, licensed for 168 beds, features Cardiovascular Services, Spine and Orthopedic Surgery, and Women’s and Children’s Services. Norman Regional Health System also provides outpatient diagnostic centers, medical transport services, physician services, centers of excellence, durable medical equipment supplies, a primary care network, community wellness service and employer health services. We have grown to employ more than 2,700 people and have 356 physicians credentialed on the Medical Staff.
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