Physical Therapist Assistant - Norman

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description

Performs professional Physical Therapy activities consisting of planning and implementing individual and group treatment activities in a collaborative child- and family-centered service delivery model under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

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  Inform patient and family goals and progress.


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  Maintain a full-time caseload that may include children and families receiving services through insurance, school-based services, consultation, or private pay models of service delivery.


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  May supervise students.

Skills, Qualifications, and Certifications/Licensure Requirements

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  Current license from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Physical Therapist Assistant OR eligible to sit for the exam. License must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.


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  Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.


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  Professional writing skills that include the ability to reflect medical necessity in documentation and communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team as well as other stakeholders in a child’s plan of care.


• Time management skills necessary to meet clinic requirements for clinician efficiency as well as documentation and billing timeframes.