Staff Physical Therapist

Citizen Potawatomi Nation • Shawnee, OK

16d

About The Position

Physical therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, which have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. A PT meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results and determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription. They also help patients complete their treatment plan by administering exercises, instructing in form and technique, encouraging progression, and training patients in performing physical activities—such as job or daily activity-related functions. PTs occasionally teach the proper use of assistive and supportive devices as well, including crutches, canes, braces, home modality units, and prostheses. PTs must have exceptional interpersonal and reasoning skills, and strive to be positive examples of health and wellness for their patients. PTs are expected to keep abreast of best-practice and utilize research evidence to make clinical decisions in conjunction with patient preferences and clinical experience.

Requirements

• Best-practice and current evidence base for musculoskeletal conditions, including pain, functional deficits, and neurological dysfunction.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning practices.
• Good understanding of total-person considerations, including psychosocial concerns, behavior change, and wellness.
• Efficiency, focus, and timeliness.
• Willingness to adapt care patterns depending on patient needs.
• Competent and confident with manual therapy techniques to temporarily reduce pain when necessary.
• Ability to adapt to a unique cultural setting when working with tribal populations.
• Experience in the field of physical therapy preferred, but not required.
• Licensed graduate of accredited and certified Physical Therapy school is required.
• Must be certified in CPR.
• Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time are required.
• Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping will be required.
• Good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions.
• Talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Able to demonstrate techniques, exercises, and activity modifications.

Responsibilities

• Examines, assesses, and implements plans of care including elements of exercise prescription, advice and education, health and wellness promotion, manual therapy, and other biopsychosocial physical agents.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments using written scales, examination procedures, and patient interviews.
• Modifies plans of care depending on daily progression, regression, and constant data gathering. Also helps direct and inform the care of patients by physical therapist assistants as deemed appropriate.
• Evaluate patients both by referral and direct-access
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; and recommending and/or providing assistive equipment.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees