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Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Rehab Outpatient

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A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$58,391 / year median in Oklahoma

+15% projected growth

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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Rehab Outpatient Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma - 2.0 Lawton, OK Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Patients with physical disabilities Treatment plan implementation Fire safety BLS Certification Working with pediatric populations Working with geriatric patients Mid-level Outpatient experience Rehabilitation equipment Continuous clinical improvement initiatives Adolescents Infection control regulations Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Pediatric physical therapy Geriatrics Full Job Description Job Brief Full time Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma - Lee Blvd. Lawton, OK 73505
Compensation:
Based on Experience
DEFINITION
Responsible for directing, modifying, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the Physical Therapist after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient. The PTS assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PTA participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in PI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational training, and fire safety programs. Patients cared for or interacted with are infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
(IF
APPLICABLE
): Must have permanent Oklahoma State Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or have Oklahoma Temporary Permit under direct supervision pending permanent licensure.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current CPR