Pediatric Physical Therapist

JD McCarty Center; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 61,200 - 74,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Dental, Life, and Disability

3 weeks Annual Leave

3 weeks Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The JD McCarty Center in Norman, Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with developmental disabilities, ages birth to 21, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Benefits include health insurance, 3 weeks of annual and sick leave, a retirement plan, and a supportive working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a current physical therapy license and demonstrate effective patient communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a current physical therapy licensure with continuing education.
• Experience with developmentally disabled patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and assessments of patients with various medical conditions.
• Establish treatment plans aligned with patients' needs and goals.
• Document delivery of PT services according to professional standards.
• Provide education and training to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Patient education

Documentation skills

Supervision and leadership

Education

Current physical therapy licensure

Job description

The J.D. McCarty Center is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team. The Physical Therapist will provide evaluations and therapy to developmentally disabled patients, birth‑21, with a variety of medical conditions. These services encompass our inpatient and outpatient clients.

Salary beginning at $68,000.00 per year and will be based on experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluation: Performs initial and ongoing assessments of each patient’s condition and abilities at a quality level commensurate with the employee’s professional experience. Selects evaluation tools, gathers all information necessary to properly evaluate, and interprets results in a manner appropriate to the patient’s age and abilities.

Treatment planning: Establishes a plan of care which appropriately prioritizes and addresses the identified problems, aligned with the patient’s/family’s needs, capabilities and goals. Designs treatment programs for patients with a variety of diagnoses at a quality level commensurate with the employee’s experience, adapting techniques for patients unable to respond to conventional methods. Continually assesses the patient’s changing condition and alters the plan of care appropriately, reflecting his or her needs and discharge plans. Consults with other members of the health care team to coordinate PT with other activities and treatments. Terminates treatment appropriately and plans for the patient’s discharge with adequate time for the patient to access additional resources as needed and for education of the patient and family in post‑discharge activities or needs.

Intervention: Administers the plan of care safely, demonstrating competence in those techniques and procedures implemented at a quality level commensurate with the employee’s experience. Observes patient response to treatment and makes necessary adjustments during each session. Establishes rapport with patient and family.

Documentation: Documents delivery of PT service in language which is clear, concise and legible, and which is in accordance with the APTA Guidelines for Physical Therapy Documentation. Prepares evaluation reports, discharge summaries, staffing reports, and equipment orders which meet all departmental standards for completeness and timeliness.

Patient/family education: Provides appropriate education and training to patient and/or caregivers. Designs home programs which are individualized to meet the patient’s needs. Utilizes written materials, verbal instruction, and demonstration which are adapted to the trainee’s age, literacy level, and cognitive ability. Informs the patient and caregivers of progress, challenges, and any other information related to the therapeutic process. Coordinates with outside health care providers for post‑discharge or concurrent treatment.

Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants, PT Aide, and Student Interns: Utilizes support personnel to perform duties within their abilities to increase overall departmental efficiency. Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care. Directs and supervises supportive personnel in the implementation of such tasks and adjusts delegated tasks when necessary. Provides appropriate and timely feedback to support personnel and students regarding job performance.

Center and Department policies: Organizes and prioritizes work schedule in order to meet the productivity standards established by the Department. Attends and participates in departmental meetings, inservices, and other meetings. Complies with Center and Department policies and procedures.

Adherence to professional standards: Adheres to the principles of the APTA Code of Ethics, Guide for Professional Conduct, the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, the Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy, and the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Licensure and Certification: Maintains current physical therapy licensure, including continuing education requirements, CPR certification, and any other certifications deemed necessary and appropriate by therapist and supervisor.

Additional duties: Willingly and fully completes other job assignments and participates actively in all job activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

About the J.D. McCarty Center

J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age. We are a unique 36‑bed hospital. Patients are admitted for a 30‑day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit staff, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy. Our 80‑acre campus includes an on‑site elementary, intermediate, and high school staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment beyond the 30 days as an inpatient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
• Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life
• Insurance options available to customize your health and dental needs
• Flexible Spending plans available
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Bonus beginning on your 2nd year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program – a confidential resource regarding personal and family concerns
• Tobacco and vapor‑free facility

Other benefit opportunities are available such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans and credit union options.