Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

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.

General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.

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.