Physical Therapist
TALENT Software Services · Muskogee, OK · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Initiate and administer appropriate treatment, progress patient treatment as necessary, and manage patient load according to productivity standards.
- Accurately evaluate patients and plan appropriate treatment.
- Set and achieve functional goals, revising treatment programs as goals are met.
- Maintain documentation by keeping accurate treatment records and completing daily patient charges promptly.
- Ensure patient charges accurately reflect time spent, procedures performed, and equipment used.
- Maintain technical expertise through continuing education activities and departmental in-services.
- Provide instruction to patients, family members, and other healthcare providers, following care path guidelines for education and documentation of home programs.
- Adhere to guidelines for daily operations and assist supervising therapists with responsibilities as needed.
- Schedule and prioritize daily work assignments, delegating tasks to support personnel when appropriate.
- Absorb and provide input on performance evaluations.
Required Skills & Experience
- Zero (0) to six (6) months of related experience.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients and families.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Basic computer knowledge for data input and reporting.
- Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Effective reasoning ability and adaptability.
Required Education
- Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Required Certification & Licensure
- Valid State Licensure or Temporary Letter of Authorization to practice Physical Therapy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.