PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST

St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Website: https://www.stmarysregional.com

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for implementing physical therapy services/treatments for patients under the supervision of PT in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. He/she assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Maintains appropriate documentation.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: orthopedic and arthritis related conditions; neurological groups including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, SCI; generalized weakness as a result of medical or surgical conditions including DM, ESRD, amputation, COPD, CHF, and CABG.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of IRF-PAI (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument) and the Care Tool and their application in payment system for CMS.
• Demonstrates knowledge of management of patients with maladaptive behavior.
• Communicates with supervising PT to facilitate development and update of goals/treatment plan that are comprehensive, realistic, measureable, and involve the patient and/or family.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively review the patient's chart and communicate/collaborate with multidisciplinary team members regarding patient's condition.
  Communicates with patient/family regarding role of Physical Therapy and expectations of patient.
• Attends weekly team conference and participates in the discussion with the other team members in a constructive manner, supporting collaborative problem solving and identification of progress and barriers and interdisciplinary goal setting under supervision of PT.
• Conducts self with professionalism and maintains ethical standards in communication with professional staff, patient/family; and strives to attain further knowledge and will educate others in their field on newly learned skills.
• Student supervision is performed as required with concern and interest for the professional development of self and student.
  

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements:

• Associates degree from APTA accredited school required.
• Eligible for, or holds current Physical Therapist Assistant licensure to practice in the State of Oklahoma required.
• Must successfully complete the Pre-employment assessment.
• BLS required.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous PTA experience in inpatient rehab or acute experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and over or as otherwise defined by applicable law), disability or genetic information (including family medical history) or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local law. For purposes of this policy, race includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair type, texture, length and protective hairstyles (including but not limited to, braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, etc.). If certain workspaces require such restrictions for health and safety reasons, non-discriminatory accommodations should be considered and implemented if feasible.

Notice

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