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Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab Therapy - PRN

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Enid, OK, United States


Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled

PRN

Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. St. Mary’s is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. The facility has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, direction and administration of physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. He/she administers treatments as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. He/she assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, orthopedic and arthritis related conditions; neurological groups including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases; SCI; generalized weakness from medical or surgical conditions including DM, ESRD, amputation, COPD, CHF, and CABG.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.

Demonstrates knowledge of IRF-PAI (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument) and the Care Tool and their application in CMS payment systems.

Qualifications

Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school; licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Oklahoma required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

First Aid certification preferred.

Crisis Prevention training (TEAM) required within 6 months of hire (PRN-N/A).

Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience inpatient rehab or acute care preferred. Recent graduates who have applied for licensure may be considered for provisional appointment.

EEO Statement
It is the policy of the facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Note: This description reflects the current job and is subject to change at management’s discretion.

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