Physical Therapist - Rehab Inpatient
About The Position
DEFINITION : Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff, to include Aides, PTA’s, and students. The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs. Patients cared for or interacted with are infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
Requirements
- Must be currently licensed and in good standing in the State of Oklahoma; or be license eligible with a temporary letter to practice granted.
- Must have current CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- Affiliation experience or employment experience in a physical disability setting is preferred.
- CPR Certification
Responsibilities
- evaluation
- planning
- directing
- administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician
- Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability
- Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
- coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff, to include Aides, PTA’s, and students
- participates in operational aspects of the department
- maintains performance improvement activities within the department
- participates in PI activities
- Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis
- Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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