Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

ScionHealth - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

11-50 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Physical Therapist (PT) position at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is a PRN role focused on providing specialized care to patients in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting. The role involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure superior patient outcomes and support individuals recovering from various medical conditions. The position emphasizes the importance of patient assessment, intervention, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs.
• Assesses patients' needs and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Works cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional physical therapy practice.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effects and recommends changes to the physician if needed.
• Performs assessments and reassessments on each patient as per policy, including accurate and timely QI scoring.
• Assesses patient pain and makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain, contacting physicians as necessary.
• Formulates and updates patient-specific plans of care for physical therapy.
• May orient staff and students and assume supervisory duties in the absence of the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Oklahoma.
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR Card.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Expansive benefit package
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• CEU Support
• State-of-the-art equipment