Role: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: Ada, OK
Position: Full Time + Benefits
Must Have:
-Must have a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
-Must have a Physical Therapist License in state of Oklahoma.
-Basic Life Support (BLS) or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities:
π₯ 1. Patient Evaluation & Assessment
- Review medical history and physician referrals
- Assess strength, range of motion, balance, posture, coordination, and gait
- Identify functional limitations and pain levels
- Use standardized assessment tools and tests
π 2. Treatment Planning & Goal Setting
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis
- Establish measurable short-term and long-term goals
- Modify plans based on patient progress and response
πͺ 3. Therapeutic Exercise Programs
- Design and supervise exercises to improve:
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Endurance
- Progress exercises as patient improves
π 4. Manual Therapy Techniques
- Perform hands-on treatments such as:
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Stretching techniques
πΆ 5. Mobility & Functional Training
- Train patients in walking (gait training)
- Assist with transfers (bed, chair, standing)
- Improve balance and coordination
- Teach use of assistive devices (walkers, crutches, canes)
𦴠6. Pain Management & Rehabilitation
- Reduce pain using therapeutic techniques and modalities
- Rehabilitate patients after:
- Surgery (e.g., joint replacement)
- Injuries (fractures, sprains)
- Neurological conditions (stroke, spinal cord injury)
β οΈ 7. Injury Prevention & Education
- Educate on proper posture and body mechanics
- Provide ergonomic advice
- Teach prevention strategies to avoid re-injury
π€ 8. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals
- Coordinate care and discharge planning
π¨βπ©βπ§ 9. Patient & Family Education
- Instruct patients on home exercise programs
- Train caregivers on safe patient handling techniques
π 10. Early Mobilization (Acute Care)
- Encourage movement as early as medically safe
- Prevent complications like muscle loss, blood clots, and deconditioning
π 11. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of evaluations, treatments, and outcomes
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements
π§© 12. Assistive Devices & Equipment
- Recommend and train patients in using braces, orthotics, or prosthetics
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