PRN: Physical Therapist (PT)

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

51-100 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Physical Therapist (PT) position at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Oklahoma City involves providing specialized care to patients in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting. The role emphasizes teamwork and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to ensure superior patient outcomes and support the recovery of individuals with various rehabilitation needs. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to community service.

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Expansive benefit package for full time employees
• Various shift availabilities
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement for full time employees
• 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
• Low therapist-to-patient ratios