Physical Therapist, Long Term Care
Ada, OK
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist (PT) - Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: Ada, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8

Job Description

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care.
• Develop and implement appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Administer treatments including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly, documenting all clinical and regulatory information in electronic records.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services based on patient evaluation; make referrals as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings or in-services.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as required.
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Adhere to APTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience.
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings is required.
• New graduates are eligible if they have completed Level II clinical experience (beyond Level I observation).
• Valid Oklahoma State Physical Therapist license.

Additional Information

• Work schedule: 8-hour shifts during the day.
• Overtime and holiday pay at 1.25x hourly rate.