Physical Therapist - Acute Care

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Physical Therapist - Acute Care to join their Pediatric Rehab Services team. The role entails evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and supervising students. With a focus on providing excellent patient care, this entry-level position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a related role.
• Must be licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and formulates treatment plans.
• Documents treatment results in medical records.
• Assists and supervises students during clinical rotations.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy techniques

Communication skills

Ability to evaluate patients

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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General Description:

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

Essential Responsibilities

• 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
  
  

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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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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