Physical Therapist

SSM Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health Oklahoma City is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat movement dysfunction and pain, developing and adjusting treatment plans with patient involvement. The role includes education, discharge planning, and supervising PT staff.

Requirements include a PT degree and licensure, BLS HCP within 90 days, and compliance with state boards across multiple locations. The position is full-time with a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must hold a Physical Therapist license to practice in the relevant states (OK).
• Resuscitation Certification: BLS HCP required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care involving the patient/family.
• Performs therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques.
• Provides education to patient/family and staff as needed.
• Coordinates discharge planning and follow-up care with care teams.
• Oversees activities of PT assistants, students and support staff.
• Maintains documentation detailing patient response to therapy and intervention needs.
• Adheres to safety and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health Medical Group Oklahoma City 6201

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

• *Sign On Bonus Eligible*
• Department: Outpatient Medical Group Clinic
• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Mon - Fri, Flexible Shift Start Times
• Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Medical Group - Oklahoma City

Job Summary

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Provides education to patient/family /staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
• Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
• Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

5240010040 Sports Medicine-Physical Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.