Physical Therapist

TALENT Software Services; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Vinita, OK seeks a Physical Therapist to provide clinical patient care. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited school of Physical Therapy, possess a valid State of Oklahoma Licensure, and have 12 months of related experience. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as evaluating patients, maintaining treatment records, and providing education to patients and families. Join us to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 12 months related experience required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical patient care by initiating and administering appropriate treatment.
• Evaluates patients accurately and plans appropriate treatment.
• Maintains technical expertise through continuing education.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: 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. Revises and progresses treatment program as goals are met. Provides instruction (teaching) to patients and/or family members, as well as other healthcare providers.

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; revises and progresses treatment program as goals are met.
• Provides documentation by maintaining appropriate treatment records; completing accurate daily patient charges; completing patient records in a timely (same-day) time frame; accurately reflects in patient charges the time spent and procedures performed as well as equipment used.
• Maintains technical expertise through attendance and participation in continuing education activities; departmental in-services; and keeping abreast of technical advances. Attends 90% of scheduled in-services and departmental meetings; provides patient/family education.
• Provides instruction (teaching) 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.
• Follows set guidelines for daily operations and assists (in-charge) therapist with daily responsibilities as appropriate; schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments.
• Delegates, as appropriate, patients to RPTA or other support personnel; assists with PT observers, volunteers, and students as requested by (in-charge) therapist; assists with training of new PT employees.
• Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
• Working Relationships: Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise); leads others in same work performed (does not supervise); has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give; works directly with patients and/or customers; works with internal and external customers; works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Qualifications

• Work Experience: 12 months related experience
• 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; ability to use computers, basic computer knowledge for data input and reporting; effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; effective reasoning ability and adaptability.

Minimum Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Valid State of Oklahoma Licensure or Temporary Letter of Authorization to practice Physical Therapy. BLS.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Location

Vinita, OK