Physical Therapist - University of Oklahoma Medical Center - Acute Care

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

Job summary

OU Health seeks a qualified Physical Therapist for the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. The role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and documentation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and strong communication and evaluation skills, under minimal supervision.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

401(k) plans

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure required.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician orders and evaluate patients to establish treatment plans.
• Document treatment results and maintain equipment.
• Assist in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy principles

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Effective communication skills

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist - University of Oklahoma Medical Center - Acute Care

Position Title:

Physical Therapist - University of Oklahoma Medical Center - Acute Care

Department:

Adult 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

Physical Therapist Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience: None.

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.

Sr. Physical Therapist Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Experience: 3-5 years experience

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Physical Therapist. 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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