Physical Therapist

Selectis Health, Inc.; Fairland (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectis Health, Inc. seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide direct resident care in a nursing facility setting.

You will plan and direct therapy programs, educate residents and families, and supervise assistants, working under indirect supervision to promote mobility and comfort. Requirements include a BS in Physical Therapy and a current state license, along with strong communication, organization, and a caring approach to elderly and disabled residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT) required.
• Current license in state of practice.
• Certification in areas of specialization if applicable.
• Organized and detailed work performance.
• Excellent communication, self-discipline and patience.
• Caring for elderly and disabled in nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan neuromusculoskeletal therapy programs and assess needs.
• Administer modalities (electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, heat/cold) per physician protocols.
• Direct and assist residents in exercises and gait training.
• Evaluate and document resident progress for care team review.
• Supervise PT assistants in accordance with state guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organized

Patience

Caring for residents

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

General Purpose:

Under indirect supervision, provides direct resident care to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in clinic, in-patient, outpatient, and outreach programs. Plans therapy programs, directs and assists residents in exercises and use of wheelchairs and other devices, and evaluates resident progress. Educates residents and families in appropriate physical therapy methods. Leads the work of and serves as a resource for other therapists.

This facility expects their employees to do whatever is necessary to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents.

Therefore, the following list is not all inclusive:

• Plans therapy program for neuromusculoskeletal residents, as prescribed by physician, including posture, gait, range of motion, muscle testing, sensory testing, specific extremity and spinal segmental motion, biomechanical analysis of functional activities, orthotic analysis (if trained), ergonomic analysis, and other relevant assessments.
• Administers appropriate physical agents given physicians' protocols, residents' medical histories, and therapist's knowledge of indications and contra-indications, including electrotherapy, sound energy, heat/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, and JOBST compression.
• Directs and aids resident in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
• Evaluates, records, and reports on residents' progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.
• Supervises PTA(s) per state guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current license in state of practice.
• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.