Physical Therapist
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Mercy Hospital Ardmore

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma
Specialty: Physical Therapy (Rehab)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: Days, 5x8 (36 hours per week guaranteed)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: As required by facility
• Number of Openings: 1
• License Required: Current or Temporary Physical Therapy license in Oklahoma
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA
• Years of Experience Required: 1+ year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Work Environment

• Unit: Inpatient Acute and Inpatient Rehab (evaluations only)
• Patient Load: Approximately 10-11 patients per day in acute care
• Team Composition:

  • 1 other inpatient PT
  • 2.5 Occupational Therapists (OTs)
  • 2 Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs)
  • 1 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • 1 Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Additional PTAs and COTAs in inpatient rehab
• EMR System: EPIC
• Dress Code: Black scrubs

Job Responsibilities

Initial Assessment and Plan of Care

• Perform initial patient evaluations using objective tests with no errors
• Establish functional treatment goals with patient/caregiver input
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Document evaluations, plans of care, and FIM scores according to policy

Treatment Administration

• Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimens, and treatment procedures
• Explain treatment procedures to patients/caregivers
• Reassess and update treatment goals as needed
• Use safety and infection control protocols
• Manage patient load according to productivity standards
• Communicate with referring physicians as required
• Provide written home exercise instructions and educate patients/families

Documentation

• Maintain daily progress notes and departmental records
• Document interim and discharge notes timely
• Notify physicians of changes in patient status or treatment
• Document weekly evaluations and education activities
• Ensure accurate patient charge entry daily

Professional Development and Department Participation

• Attend 80% of departmental in-service/staff meetings and 100% of mandatory hospital meetings
• Participate in CQI/FOCUS activities and continuing education
• Maintain current CPR certification and state license
• Assist in orientation and supervision of new employees and students
• Provide in-services after external training

Preferred Experience

• Experience with adult and geriatric patient care

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (no exceptions)

Location Highlights

• Close to Route 66 attractions, arts district, hiking in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, fishing trails, and local sports teams

This position offers a structured, supportive environment for a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience seeking a travel assignment in Oklahoma.