Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, carries out treatment plan developed by Physical Therapist in accordance with physician’s orders.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides supervised treatments indicated by the Physical Therapist, using such modalities as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot and/or cold packs.
• Assists with patient transfers, exercise, walking, etc.
• Provides therapist with input concerning effectiveness of treatments, adjustments needed to the treatment plan to accommodate patient, adverse reactions, etc.
• Makes appropriate documentation in chart concerning progress and cosigned by licensed Physical Therapist.
• Administers motorized traction to relieve neck and back pain.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, techniques, equipment and procedures used in physical therapy.
• Knowledge of equipment and the ability to adjust equipment to suite patient’s needs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and excellent communication skills in guiding patients to assume responsibility for their treatment and development.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Knowledge of computers.

Education:

• Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Current license from the State of Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Eligible to sit for state license and must obtain license within six (6) months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.