Traveling Physical Therapist

Selectis Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectis Health in Tulsa, OK is seeking a licensed physical therapist to provide resident care across clinic, inpatient, outpatient, and outreach programs. Under indirect supervision, you will plan therapy programs, direct residents in exercises, and educate families on therapy methods.

You will lead and support other therapists, promote teamwork, and ensure progress notes and compliance with Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies while delivering compassionate care to elderly and disabled

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current license in state of practice.
• Certification in specialization areas if applicable.
• Organized and detail-oriented in work performance.
• Good communication skills with self-discipline and patience.
• Caring for elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan neuromusculoskeletal therapy programs as prescribed.
• Administer physical agents per physician protocols.
• Direct and assist residents in exercises and gait training.
• Evaluate, record, and report residents’ progress.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants per state guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-discipline

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Current license in state of practice

Certification in identified areas of specialization

Job description

General Purpose:

Under indirect supervision, provides direct resident care to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in clinic, in-patient, outpatient, and outreach programs. Plans therapy programs, directs and assists residents in exercises and use of wheelchairs and other devices, and evaluates resident progress. Educates residents and families in appropriate physical therapy methods. Leads the work of and serves as a resource for other therapists.

This facility expects their employees to do whatever is necessary to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents.

Therefore, the following list is not all inclusive:

• Plans therapy program for neuromusculoskeletal residents, as prescribed by physician, including posture, gait, range of motion, muscle testing, sensory testing, specific extremity and spinal segmental motion,biomechanical analysis of functional activities, orthotic analysis (if trained), ergonomic analysis, and other relevant assessments.
• Administers appropriate physical agents given physicians' protocols,residents' medical histories, and therapist's knowledge of indications and contra-indications, including electrotherapy, sound energy, heat/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, and JOBST compression.
• Directs and aids resident in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
• Evaluates, records, and reports on residents' progress for review by othermembers of the rehabilitative team.
• Supervises PTA(s) per state guidlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current license in state of practice.
• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identifiedareas of specialization.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.