Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed - OU Medical Center

General Description:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• 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

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Experience: None.

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.

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.