Physical Therapist - Long Term Care
Moore, Oklahoma
Thunder Care and Rehab

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

Location: Moore, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
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 assistive devices, and wound care.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly, documenting all regulatory and clinical requirements 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 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• Work schedule is 8 hours per day during the day shift.
• The facility emphasizes patient dignity, independence, and a holistic approach to care including therapeutic leisure activities addressing psychological, mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Participation in ongoing professional development and facility-required meetings is expected.