Job Description
We are currently looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist to join our Physical Therapy Unit 2 team located at the Ardmore Health Clinic working .
*Summary:*
Provides physical therapy services to patients referred to physical therapy and provides supervision and instruction to the department/facility staff as required.
*Responsibilities:*
* Confers with person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient care and keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatments, modifications and/or progress
* Implements proper techniques to assist and handle patients, and the ability to handle tools and machines of the profession
* Coordinates with staff for patient scheduling and implementing physical therapy services
* Performs housekeeping duties by routine and periodic cleaning to maintain cleanliness and infection control
* Evaluates assigned patients referred to physical therapy or other offered services by the department
* Interprets and carries out the prescription of the physician
* Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility
* Provides and advocates age and culturally appropriate, holistic patient care based upon facility mission statements and as outlined in policies and procedures
* Performs research and conducts presentations as required
* Assist managers and/or supervisors identifying staffing needs and recruitment
* Proposes new ideas to improve offerings, processes and procedures
* Participates in performance improvement activities to measure, assess and improve the quality of assigned work area
* Prepares reports as needed or requested
* Maintains files, logs, and records
* Participates in meetings to ensure effective communication with staff, peers, supervisors and management
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
* Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
* Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made
* Greets and engages with a smile
* Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
* Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
* Maintains and promotes professionalism
* Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
* Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* Performs all other duties as assigned
*Competencies:*
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
* Knowledge of physical therapy treatment techniques
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
*Skills:*
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
*Experience:*
Essential:
* No prior experience required
*Education:*
Essential:
* Please see the below comments
Nonessential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field
* Doctor of Physical Therapy
Essential:
* Bachelor's in Physical Therapy or a Doctor of Physical Therapy is required for this position
*Credentials:*
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Licensed Physical Therapist
Essential:
* Must have obtained state licensure or registration as a physical therapist or be eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire
*Working Conditions:*
Essential:
* Works in a hospital or clinic environment
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Use computer up to 75% of shift
* Frequently assist with lifting patients
* Standing up to 100% of shift
* Walking up to 100% of shift
* Infrequent travel
* Pass pre-employment drug test
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Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work,