Physical Therapist- Float Pool

Saint Francis Health System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider located in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver clinical patient care and maintain documentation across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will possess a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy school, be licensed in Oklahoma, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role involves a 40-hour work week with occasional weekend shifts, ensuring a balance of patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Oklahoma Licensure or Temporary Letter of Authorization.
• 0 - 6 months related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care and evaluate patients accurately.
• Maintain appropriate treatment records and patient charges.
• Attend continuing education and in-services regularly.
• Follow care path guidelines for patient education.
• Schedule and prioritize daily work assignments.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to analyze professional journals

Oral and written communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Graduation from accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

FLOAT POOL - Incentive Pay Rate. Unique float position with opportunity to work across all Saint Francis locations: Outpatient, IP Rehab, and Acute Care. Experience in outpatient preferred.

Schedule: 40 hours/week Monday-Friday with occasional weekend shifts. The person would have to be able to cover in Muskogee and/or Vinita when needed.

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136. Physical Medicine Float Pool - Yale Campus.

Responsibilities

1. Provides clinical patient care by initiating and administering appropriate treatment, progressing patient treatment as appropriate, and carrying patient load that reflects productivity standards. Evaluates patients accurately. Plans appropriate treatment. Sets and meets functional goals. Revises and progresses treatment program as goals are met. Provides instruction (teaching) to patients and/or family members, as well as other healthcare providers.
2. Maintains documentation by maintaining appropriate treatment records; completes accurate daily patient charges. Completes patient records in a timely (same day) time frame. Accurately reflects in patient charges the time spent and procedures performed as well as equipment used.
3. Maintains technical expertise through attendance and participation in continuing education activities; departmental in-services; keeping abreast of technical advances. Attends 90% of scheduled in-services and departmental meetings, patient/family.
4. Follows care path guidelines for patient/family education and documentation of home programs. Follows set guidelines for daily operations and assists (in-charge) therapist with daily responsibilities as appropriate.
5. Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments. Delegates, as appropriate, patients to RPTA or other support personnel. Assists with P.T. observers, volunteers, and students as requested by (in-charge) therapist. Assists with training of new P.T. employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid State of Oklahoma Licensure or Temporary Letter of Authorization to practice Physical Therapy.
• Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients and families. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to use computers, basic computer knowledge, as needed for data input and reporting. Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Effective reasoning ability and ability to be adaptable.
• Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
• Special Job Dimensions: None.

Working Relationships

Works with patients and/or customers; internal and external customers via telephone or face to face interaction; works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give.

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