Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma City, OK
Prokatchers
5x8 hrs, Days

Salary: $1,850.00/week

Standard Shift: Days

Weekly Schedule: 5x8

Department: Adult Rehab Services

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:
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.

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.

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