Physical Therapist Assistant, Long Term Care
Ada, Oklahoma
Ada Care Center

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Temp Position

Location: Ada, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8

Job Description

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Perform manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices as part of the rehabilitation plan.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly.
• Report treatment effectiveness and provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Document all required clinical and regulatory information accurately in the electronic documentation system.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings or in-services.
• Support and supervise students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in obtaining necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as needed.
• Adhere to APTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience.
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings.
• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Oklahoma.
• New graduates considered if they have completed Level II clinical experience (beyond Level I observation).

Additional Requirements at Submission

• Resume submission required.
• Skills checklist dated within the last year required.
• 0-1 professional reference at time of submission required.
• Must have an active PTA license at time of submission.

Work Environment & Philosophy

• Emphasis on enabling individuals to reach their highest functional level while preserving dignity and well-being.
• Therapeutic leisure activities are offered to meet psychological, mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.