OCOM - Physical Therapist PRN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with a generous match

Generous PTO accrual program

Employee Discount Program

Free use of on-site gym

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to assist patients in achieving their health goals, improving strength and mobility while preventing disability. This role involves close cooperation with patients and health care practitioners, maintaining patient records, and providing essential instructions for continued healing.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited program, a current Oklahoma license, and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical insurance, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Maintains continuing education credits as required by the state.
• Current licensed in Oklahoma.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Minimum 1-year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients to improve strength and mobility.
• Maintain accurate records of patient evaluations.
• Provide instructions for home care programs.
• Evaluate joint motion, muscle strength, and functional ability.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of treatment protocols

Rehabilitation equipment

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Current Oklahoma state license

Current BLS certification

Job description

PRN Physical Therapist

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians, and their staff.

Overall Responsibility

The physical therapist will take a personal and direct approach to meeting an individual’s health goals, and returning patients to prior levels of function. The physical therapist will assist patients to improve strength and mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Will work closely with the patient and other health care practitioners.
• Provide patient and family instruction and home programs to ensure that healing continues after direct patient care has ended.
• Maintain current and accurate records of patient evaluations and daily treatments.
• Provide physicians and caseworkers with progress notes and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner.
• Maintain open lines of communications with physicians’ office regarding protocols and patient care.
• The physical therapist will be able to evaluate a patient’s
  • Joint motion
  • Muscle strength and endurance
  • Functional Ability
  • Muscle tone and reflexes
  • Appearance and stability of walking
  • Need and use of braces and artificial limbs
  • Function of the heart and lungs
  • Integrity of sensation and perception
  • Performance of activities required in daily living and development activities
• Physical therapy techniques may include, but are not limited to
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Joint mobilization and range-of-motion exercises
  • Cardiovascular endurance training
  • Relaxation exercises
  • Therapeutic massage
  • Biofeedback
  • Training in activities of daily living
  • Wound debridement
  • Pulmonary physical therapy
  • Ambulation training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability.
• Company Paid AD&D insurance.
• Short Term Disability available for purchase.
• 401(k) with a generous match.
• 7 paid holidays.
• High competitive salaries with bonuses and incentives.
• Generous PTO accrual program and personal days.
• FSA & HSA programs.
• License/Education Reimbursement.
• Weekends and holidays off.
• Free use of our on-site gym.
• Employee Discount Program on travel, shopping, daycare, and much more.
• Incredible Work-Life balance.

Required Skills

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• Maintains continuing education credits as required by the State
• Current licensed in the State of Oklahoma
• Current BLS, or receive certification within 90 days of hire
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledgeable of current treatment protocols and rehabilitation equipment
• Minimum Experience: 1 year preferred

Environmental and Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in a temperature controlled environment. Candidate must be able to read and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, computer skills, and communication skills to deal well with the public (customers) as well as peers. Vision for near, mid-range, and far accommodation. Requires the ability to distinguish between colors. Hearing for low, medium and high pitch. Job requires up and down activity. Job position exerts up to 50 lb. of force occasionally, and/or 20 lb. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lb. force consistently to move objects. Requires pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and finger dexterity. Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids (high), and exposure to infectious disease.