Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,641 per week in Ada, OK

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: 1+ years of PTA experience, LTC or Rehab Experience License: Active PTA license Certifications: Active State Licensure Must-Have: - 1+ years of PTA experience - LTC or Rehab Experience - Active PTA license - New grads considered if they have Level II experience Description: Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions. Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist. Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices. Assesses patient progress and communicates with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record. Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to the supervising Physical Therapist. Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders. Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans. Provides input to supervisors for discharge summaries of services provided. Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided. Participates in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings. Participates in facility and company-required trainings, in-services, and conferences. Works with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain any necessary durable medical equipment or supplies. Supervises and supports students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist. Adheres to practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.