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

Physical Therapist (PT) - Temp Position

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

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 rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly; evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness.
• Modify services based on patient evaluation and 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.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document all required information accurately in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records.
• Record treatment minutes in compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.
• Attend facility and company-required trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as needed.
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Adhere to APTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience.
• New graduates are acceptable if they have completed Level II experience (not just Level I observation).
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings is required.
• Valid Oklahoma State Physical Therapist license.

Additional Information

• Emphasis on strengths and providing care that enables individuals to reach their highest functional level while preserving dignity and well-being.