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 treatments including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of assistive devices, and wound care.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly; evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness.
• 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.
• Document all required information in electronic records and maintain patient records per policy.
• Record treatment minutes accurately according to regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings.
• 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 accepted if they have completed Level II experience (beyond Level I observation).
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings is required.
• Valid Oklahoma State Physical Therapist license.

Additional Information

• The facility emphasizes helping patients gain and maintain independence while preserving dignity and well-being.
• Offers therapeutic leisure activities addressing psychological, mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.