Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Hefner Pointe / NW OKC

Integris Health•Oklahoma City, OK

49d•Onsite

About The Position

At INTEGRIS Health Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation, we draw courage, strength and inspiration from Jim Thorpe's resilience. Our teams provide compassionate, comprehensive care across a range of settings-whether inpatient, outpatient, or acute care-to help Oklahomans recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions. We're committed to supporting our staff's growth! The Physical Therapist is responsible for the ethical, cost effective management, delivery, documentation, and outcomes of professional physical therapy services to patients in accordance with an established physical plan of care and in compliance with all applicable licensure/certification requirements, profession physical therapy acts, federal, state and agency policies and procedures. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Reports to the assigned Manager or Director. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Color Acuity required for Wound Care departments Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. Aquatics position: frequent exposure to pool chemicals and to heat and humidity in pool area. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Current Oklahoma Physical Therapy license OR be eligible for license in the state of Oklahoma AND able to practice under the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Practice Act. Must have completed licensure by 6 months after initial temporary license is issued. (Must present letter/permit proving eligibility upon hire.)
Current BLS or CPR certification upon hire or completion within 30 days of hire required
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)
Previous relevant work experience preferred.
Aquatics department prefers 2 years of experience and aquatic experience; Water safety certification required within 6 months of employment.
Hand Therapy department prefers Certified Hand Therapist. Therapy Resource Pool department prefers 2 years of experience.
Community Re-Entry prefers 2 years of experience in inpatient rehabilitation and ability to obtain commercial drivers license.
This job requires the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier

Responsibilities

Interprets referrals; examines, evaluates, develops, and modifies physical therapy plan of care including anticipated goals and expected outcomes for patients
Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation
Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record
Directs Physical Therapy Assistants to perform specific components of treatment and interventions and remains responsible for the episode of patient care Rehab Only:
Provides and modifies skilled interventions through the use of therapeutic procedures and techniques to produce changes in the condition consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis
Initiates promptly the appropriate corrective action(s) when abnormal condition or response is noted
Written reports are concise, legible and accurate and done in a timely manner.
Understands the developmental life span of the patient; assesses, interprets and provides care/service in a safe environment according to age-specific and cultural needs; evidence and documentation such as test, direct observation and demonstration
Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment in the home, reassessing the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record
Maintains and submits all required patient documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with home health policies and procedures

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Packages
Front-Loaded PTO based on years of service that can be used for personal time, holidays, unplanned absences, short term illnesses or to cover during the waiting time for short term disability
Free Continuing Education compliant with the State of Oklahoma practicing laws
INTEGRIS Health will make 50% matching contributions up to 8% that you contribute of eligible compensation.

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