JD McCarty Center is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The PTA will provide direct therapy services to individuals with developmental disabilities from birth to 21 years of age. Services are provided to inpatients, outpatient, and school-based services.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
Salary: Starting $60,000 then based on experience

Tasks

Provision of Direct Care: Maintains current log of quarterly co-treatment sessions with supervising therapists. Notifies therapist of record if a plan of care needs to be updated.  Works with physical therapist to ensure that re-assessments are completed by therapist of record in a timely manner for continuity of service delivery.

Treatment Planning and Intervention: Follows a plan of care which appropriately prioritizes and addresses the identified limitations and which is aligned with the patient’s/family’s needs, capabilities, and goals. Along with the physical therapist of record, creates treatment programs for patients with a variety of diagnoses at a quality level commensurate with the employee’s experience, adapting treatment techniques for patients unable to respond to conventional methods. Administers the plan of care safely, observes client’s response to treatment and makes necessary adjustments during each treatment session. Establishes rapport with patients and their families.  Continually assesses the patient’s changing condition, consults with the therapist of record, and alters the plan of care accordingly, reflecting his or her needs and discharge plans. Consults with other members of the health care team to coordinate PT with other activities and treatments. Participates in patient/caregiver education and discharge planning. Assists with accessing additional resources as needed.

Documentation:  Documents delivery of PT service in language which is clear, concise and legible, and which is in accordance with the APTA Guidelines for Physical Therapy Documentation.  Prepares progress notes  that meet all departmental standards for completeness and timeliness. 

Patient/Family Education:  Provides appropriate education and training to client and/or his caregivers/family.  Assists physical therapist with designing exercise programs that are individualized to meet the client’s needs. Utilizes written materials, verbal instruction and demonstration that are adapted to the trainee’s age, literacy level, cognitive ability, etc.  Informs the physical therapist of record, patient, and caregivers of progress, challenges, and other information related to the therapeutic process.  Coordinates with outside health care providers as necessary.

Supervision of Student Interns: Works together with support personnel and follows delegated tasks as specified, asking questions as necessary. When working with students, provides a positive clinical education experience for each student with opportunity for the student to gain as much knowledge and experience in the pediatric realm as possible.

Center and Department Policies: Organizes and prioritizes work schedule in order to meet the productivity standards established by the Department. Attends and participates in departmental meetings, inservices, and other meetings.  Complies with Center and Department policies and procedures.
General:  Adheres to the principles of the APTA Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct.  Complies with the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Practice Act.  Maintains current physical therapy assistant licensure, including requirements for continuing education, as well as CPR certification and any other certifications deemed necessary and appropriate by therapist and supervisor.

Program Development:  In concert with the Director of PT, develops existing and new programs to maximize the Center’s contribution to our clients and community.

Willingly and fully completes other job duties as assigned and participates actively in all job activities. 
 

About J.D. McCarty Center:

J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age. . We are a unique 36 bed hospital. Patient are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy. Our 80-acre s campus includes a on-site elementary, intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the 30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs.

J.D. McCarty Center benefits include:

• Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
• Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life
• Insurance options available to customize your health and dental needs
• Flexible Spending plans available
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Bonus beginning on your 2nd year of employment

Employees can also take advantage of other opportunities such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions, on-site gym .
 

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