Physical Therapist (Pt) Jobs

Overview

HealthPro Heritage has part-time and PRN PT openings in Midwest City, OK.

• Flexible Schedules
• Home Health
• Competitive pay

Responsibilities

• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform duties in an independent manner and recognizes situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
• Instruct Assistants in treatment procedures to be utilized and provide close supervision while such staff members are working with residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on resident needs and containing achievable functional goals.
• Promote the programs and services of Heritage Healthcare through formal and informal interactions with the community.
• Support the company’s commitment to Compassionate Care; projects a professional image to foster confidence in the Rehab Program.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines and consistently maintain timely and accurate department records.
• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedures.
• Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.
• Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities.
• Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.
• Enter a progress note in the resident record following each treatment session.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines.
• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
• Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process. Physical Therapist
• Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare’s regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, as required.
• Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following treatment.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical competency.
• Provide input to the Rehab Manager on clinical performance of assistants, as requested and appropriate.
• Document the course of treatment in a clear concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.
• Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.
• Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the resident, utilizing standardized procedures. Assessment of home/vocational and equipment needs.
• Review available resident information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by the supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.
• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body
• Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:
• Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.
• Bachelor/Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
• Ability to assess resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
• Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical therapy.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift
• Prefer supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
• Current license in the state of practice.
• Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position
• Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time

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