Physical Therapy Assistant - Continuum of Care

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OK-SSM Health at Home Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Summary:

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. Travels to patient's residence to provide care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
• Documents treatment interventions given.
• May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

State of Work Location: Illinois

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
•     And
•     Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
•     And
•     Driver’s License – State of Issuance
•     And
•     Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

     
State of Work Location: Missouri

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
•     And
•     Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
•     And
•     Driver’s License – State of Issuance
•     And
•     Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

     
State of Work Location: Oklahoma

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
•     And
•     Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
•     And
•     Driver’s License – State of Issuance
•     And
•     Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
•     And
•     Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
•     And
•     Driver’s License – State of Issuance
•     And
•     ​Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2901000218 Home Care - Oklahoma

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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