Physical Therapist

TALENT Software Services; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy professional to provide clinical patient care, progress treatments, and maintain accurate documentation. The role emphasizes adherence to productivity standards and family/patient instruction while collaborating with other healthcare staff.

The position requires strong communication skills, ability to interpret clinical information, and commitment to ongoing professional development through CE activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients and families.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Basic computer knowledge for data input and reporting.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Effective reasoning ability and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical patient care by initiating and administering appropriate treatment, progressing patient treatment as appropriate, and carrying patient load that reflects productivity standards.
• Evaluates patients accurately, plans appropriate treatment, sets and meets functional goals, and revises and progresses treatment program as goals are met.
• Maintains appropriate treatment records and completes accurate daily patient charges. Completes patient records in a timely manner.
• Maintains technical expertise through attendance and participation in continuing education activities and departmental in-services.
• Provides instruction to patients and/or family members, as well as other healthcare providers.
• Follows care path guidelines for patient/family education and documentation of home programs.
• Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments and delegates patients to RPTA or other support personnel as appropriate.
• Assists with P.T. observers, volunteers, and students as requested by the in-charge therapist.
• Assists with training of new P.T. employees.

Skills

Information presentation

Reading & interpreting journals

Computer literacy

Interpersonal communication

Reasoning & adaptability

Job description

Duties

Provides clinical patient care by initiating and administering appropriate treatment, progressing patient treatment as appropriate, and carrying patient load that reflects productivity standards. Evaluates patients accurately, plans appropriate treatment, sets and meets functional goals, and revises and progresses treatment program as goals are met. Provides instruction to patients and/or family members, as well as other healthcare providers.

Duties

Provides clinical patient care by initiating and administering appropriate treatment, progressing patient treatment as appropriate, and carrying patient load that reflects productivity standards. Evaluates patients accurately, plans appropriate treatment, sets and meets functional goals, and revises and progresses treatment program as goals are met. Provides instruction to patients and/or family members, as well as other healthcare providers.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients and families.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Basic computer knowledge for data input and reporting.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Effective reasoning ability and adaptability.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides clinical patient care by initiating and administering appropriate treatment, progressing patient treatment as appropriate, and carrying patient load that reflects productivity standards.
• Evaluates patients accurately, plans appropriate treatment, sets and meets functional goals, and revises and progresses treatment program as goals are met.
• Maintains appropriate treatment records and completes accurate daily patient charges. Completes patient records in a timely manner.
• Maintains technical expertise through attendance and participation in continuing education activities and departmental in-services.
• Provides instruction to patients and/or family members, as well as other healthcare providers.
• Follows care path guidelines for patient/family education and documentation of home programs.
• Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments and delegates patients to RPTA or other support personnel as appropriate.
• Assists with P.T. observers, volunteers, and students as requested by the in-charge therapist.
• Assists with training of new P.T. employees.

Decision Making

The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from a supervisor.

Working Relationships

• Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise).
• Leads others in the same work performed (does not supervise).
• Has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give them.
• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction.
• Works with external customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all-inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Schedule Notes

Position Type: Direct Hire

Shift/Schedule Details: Days 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri

Incentives: Sign-on Bonus / Relocation is available