Job Title: Physical Therapist
Profession: Physical Therapist
Specialty: Long Term Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year of PT experience; New grads acceptable with Level II experience
License: Oklahoma License Required
Must-Have: LTC or Rehab experience
Description:
Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care.
Develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including but not limited to manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
Provides wound care as necessary.
Assesses patient’s progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in compliance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness; services are modified based on patient evaluations, and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Documents all required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to policy.
Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participates in required meetings, including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.
Participates in facility and company-required trainings, in-services, and conferences.
Able to obtain any necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Supervises and supports physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students as needed.
Adheres to relevant practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist.