Physical Therapist - Acute Care

OU Medicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oklahoma City is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Pediatric Rehab Services department. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and guiding patients through their rehabilitation journey. Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate in Physical Therapy and possess strong knowledge of therapy principles and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in physical therapy.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
• Ability to interpret physician orders and modify treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and formulate treatment plans.
• Document treatment results and patient responses.
• Assist in discharge planning and instruct home programs.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy principles

Communication skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Title: Physical Therapist - Acute Care Department: Pediatric Rehab Services Job Description:

General Description:

Under minimal direction, perform various therapeutic physical therapy treatments according to the direction of a physician.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Interprets physician order, evaluates patient and formulates a treatment plan to reach long and short term goals
• Interprets the patient’s response to treatment and modifies plan to fit the current needs of the patient
• Involved in the discharge planning of patients; writes and instructs patients in a home program
• Documents treatment results and patient’s response to treatment in the medical records
• Depending on amount of clinical experience may supervise and assists students during their clinical rotations
• Maintains and cleans equipment used by the department

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Physical Therapist OR eligible to sit for the exam. Must obtain license within six (6) months of hire. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, techniques, equipment and procedures used in physical therapy. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology sufficient to evaluate and treat patients. Knowledge of equipment and the ability to adjust equipment to suite patient’s needs. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and excellent communication skills in guiding patients to assume responsibility for their treatment and development. Knowledge of computers.

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