Physical Therapist Assistant PTA, Inpatient Rehab - Stillwater Medical

We are looking for a PTA who can collaborate with the many therapists who work with our patients. Time management skills are a must with our patient's busy therapy schedules. We are looking for someone with great ideas to make our award-winning Rehab Unit even better.Why choose Stillwater Medical?

• Supportive work environment
• Excellent benefits and shift differentials
• On Modern Healthcare's Best Place to Work since 2010

Here's the details:

• Full-time days
• Saturdays and holidays on rotation

Come plant some roots and join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing, under the direction of a physical therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Program.
• Current license to practice in Oklahoma or license eligible.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation procedures.
• Education/experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is required.
• Education/experience serving people with physical disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to work with confused and aggressive patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderately heavy material, supplies or patients (up to or > 100 lbs.) for most of the shift.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull heavyweight materials (over 100 lbs.) occasionally.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time throughout the work schedule, with some bending and stooping.
• Must have adequate perception of sounds or adequate hearing with corrections.
• Adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to prepare reports and read written materials.

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