Geriatric Physical Therapist: Impactful Assessments & Plans

Vetted Solutions; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a physical therapist to assess and develop individualized treatment plans for adults and geriatric patients in a supervised setting. The role includes direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision to rehabilitation technicians, with oversight of PT assistants per State Practice Acts.

Education must include a PT degree (DPT/MS/BS) and a current or temporary PT license in the practice state; BLS certification is required before independent patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master of Science, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Current or temporary Physical Therapy license in the practice state.
• BLS certified and current before independent patient care.
• Six months to one year of rehab experience, preferably with adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs objective assessments and develops individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients in a physical therapy setting.
• Provides direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision to rehabilitation technicians, with general oversight of PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts.

Skills

PT skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

BLS certified

Education

PT degree

Job description

Mercy is seeking a physical therapist to assess and develop individualized treatment plans for adults and geriatric patients in a supervised setting. The role includes direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision to rehabilitation technicians, with oversight of PT assistants per State Practice Acts.

Education must include a PT degree (DPT/MS/BS) and a current or temporary PT license in the practice state; BLS certification is required before independent patient care.