Employment Opportunities
Physical Therapy Aide
This position is currently open.
Public?:
Internal
Division:
Health
Reports To:
Director, Rehabilitation Services
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
This position is located at both the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic- Little Axe Clinic in Norman, Oklahoma and the AST Health Clinic in Shawnee as needed. The Little Axe Clinic and Shawnee Clinic are outpatient multidisciplinary clinics established and managed by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The Little Axe clinic and Shawnee Clinic are ambulatory clinics that provide direct care services to Native American patients. The purpose of the position is to provide physical therapy services for the clinic patients in an outpatient setting. This position functions under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
Responsibilities & Duties
Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of therapist.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment following therapist’s instructions for plan of care.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Measure patient's vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
High School Graduate or GED Equivalent; certification from a trade school is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with patients, families, caregivers and other healthcare professions.
Good organizational and assessment skills.
Ability to lift patient as needed to assist with PT.
The ability to fully utilize a computer.
The ability to perform duties with minimum of supervision.
The ability to function as a team member.
The ability to be a dependable team member of the clinic setting and be ready to start work on time.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to pass a drug test.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity
Frequent lifting (up to 30 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 60 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
1 week 59 min ago