Bethany Children's Health Center

Physical Therapist Assistant PMRU

Bethany Children's Health Center  •  Bethany, OK (Onsite)  •  44 minutes ago
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Job Description

Job Details: Level: Experienced,

Job Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008,

Position Type: Full Time, The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services to pediatric patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA implements established plans of care, facilitates the development of functional mobility, strength, endurance, balance, and motor skills, and supports participation in daily activities to promote independence, safety, and quality of life. This position collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to achieve individualized rehabilitation goals and optimize patient outcomes within the Pediatric Medical Rehabilitation Unit (PMRU).

Qualifications

  • Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
  • Experience:
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • License/Certification/Credential:
  • Certified Physical Therapy Assistant License from State of Oklahoma pr proven eligibility for licensing within 3-6 months of employment with temporary license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Duty:
  • Percent of Time:
  • Performs individualized treatment procedures in a professional and compassionate manner to maximize child’s performance
  • 50%
  • Collaborates and communicates effectively with members of the patients care team; performs timely and accurate documentation and stays up to date on the most recent physical therapy techniques through research and CE.
  • 20%
  • Helps identify needs, orders, and/or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need
  • 15%
  • Participates in staff trainings, student observations, clinical instruction of students and interns, and family training opportunities.
  • 10%
  • Other job duties as assigned
  • 5%
Bethany Children's Health Center

About Bethany Children's Health Center

Bethany Children's Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. Located along historic Route 66, the hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. Bethany Children's offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and a wellness program. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bethany, Oklahoma
Year Founded
1898
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