Hospital Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats patient’s mobility and motor assets and liabilities for functional performance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life tasks.
• Ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family or support system.

· Provides adaptive methods and equipment as appropriate to enhance performance

· Conduct effective and appropriate evaluation and treatment interventions and communicate with, supervise and utilize assistive personnel appropriately.

· Participate in the ongoing review and evaluation of Quality / Performance Improvement program.

· Prepare and submit all required reports in a timely manner.

· Maintain timely filing and completing of required documentation.

· Perform and conduct training as requested.

· Participate in meetings and committees as designated to promote the development of the area and/or clinical specialty.

· Work with other therapists to maintain level of care and communication of assigned patients.

· Assume responsibility for equipment, inventory, safety, and security of assigned facilities.

· Maintain compliance with external agency requirements as designed.

· Perform in a manner, which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of Valir Health.

· Any and all other duties or responsibilities assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, families

· Protect confidentiality in all areas as applicable Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in occupational therapy practice

· Ability to keep accurate records and write meaningful reports

· Ability to execute therapeutic procedures and manipulate special equipment accurately and safely

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

· Licensed PT or licensure eligible in the State of Oklahoma

· Current CPR certification

· Bachelor’s degree

· Master’s degree preferred

· Experience in Rehab preferred