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

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

Location: Purcell, Oklahoma Employment Type: Temp Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 8 hours per day

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Oklahoma
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year (minimum 1 year of experience)
• Experience in a Long Term Care or Rehabilitation setting

Experience Notes

• New grads are considered if they have Level II experience, not only Level I observation experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care needs, and develop plans of care that follow regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Administer rehabilitation procedures such as manual techniques, ambulation training, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
• Assess patient progress, adjust treatments, evaluate outcomes, and modify services and make referrals based on results.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Communicate patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans with supervisors and the health team.
• Write discharge summaries and document required information in the electronic documentation system.
• Accurately record treatment minutes.
• Attend required meetings, such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.
• Complete required trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Obtain necessary DME or supplies.
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Practice in accordance with APTA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.