Physical Therapist Assistant
Tulsa, OK
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Location: Not specified

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in implementing treatment goals and therapeutic interventions such as:

  • Posture training
  • Strengthening exercises
  • Endurance/cardiac training
  • Balance and coordination exercises
  • Joint mobility and muscle lengthening
  • Pain relief
  • Functional skills and community re-entry training

• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices (canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs)

• Demonstrate proper gait, safety awareness, and guarding techniques

• Use and instruct patients on prescribed equipment

• Apply therapeutic modalities including whirlpools, hot/cold packs, paraffin bath, TENS, therapeutic pool, ultrasound, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and air splints

• Monitor patient responses and intervene as necessary

• Document patient progress, education, and family participation weekly

• Teach caregivers safe assistance techniques and good body mechanics

• Maintain professional and ethical relationships with patients and staff

• Consult and collaborate with other healthcare disciplines

• Participate in team conferences and special projects to improve patient care quality and efficiency

• Attend continuing education and provide in-service training to peers and other health professionals

• Comply with all safety, infection control, and hospital policies

• Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment

Requirements

• Licensure: Valid state PTA license required
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience highly desired
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified / not required

Work Environment & Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety with focus on:

  • Safe patient handling
  • Materials handling
  • Infectious disease control
  • Prevention of slips, trips, and falls
  • Maintaining a safe work environment

• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and delivering superior quality care

• Adherence to professional appearance, attendance, and punctuality standards

• Customer service oriented attitude toward patients, visitors, and staff

This position is ideal for a PTA with solid clinical experience who values safety, teamwork, and professional development in a supportive healthcare environment.