Physical Therapist - Acute Physical Medicine - Days

Physical Therapist

INTEGRIS Health Miami, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for a Physical Therapist in Miami, OK. In this position, you'll work days with our Acute Physical Medical team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. Those who accept an offer for this Physical Therapist position by 12/31/2024 may qualify to receive a sign-on bonus of $15,000. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

Job Description

• Responsible for the ethical, cost-effective management, delivery, documentation, and outcomes of professional physical therapy services to patients in accordance with an established physical plan of care and in compliance with all applicable licensure/certification requirements, profession physical therapy acts, federal, state and agency policies and procedures.
• Interprets referrals; examines, evaluates, develops, and modifies physical therapy plan of care including anticipated goals and expected outcomes for patients.
• Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Directs Physical Therapy Assistants to perform specific components of treatment and interventions and remains responsible for the episode of patient care.
• Provides and modifies skilled interventions through the use of therapeutic procedures and techniques to produce changes in the condition consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis.
• Initiates promptly the appropriate corrective action(s) when abnormal condition or response is noted.
• Ensures written reports are concise, legible, accurate, and done in a timely manner.
• Understands the developmental life span of the patient; assesses, interprets and provides care/service in a safe environment according to age-specific and cultural needs; evidence and documentation such as test, direct observation and demonstration.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Current Oklahoma Physical Therapy license OR be eligible for license in the state of Oklahoma AND able to practice under the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Practice Act. Must have completed licensure by 6 months after initial temporary license is issued (Must present letter/permit proving eligibility upon hire).
• Current BLS or CPR certification upon hire or completion within 30 days of hire required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written).
• Previous relevant work experience preferred.
• Aquatics department prefers 2 years of experience and aquatic experience; Water safety certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Hand Therapy department prefers Certified Hand Therapist. Therapy Resource Pool department prefers 2 years of experience.
• Community Re-Entry prefers 2 years of experience in inpatient rehabilitation and ability to obtain commercial driver's license.

Additional Information

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Color acuity required for Wound Care departments. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. Aquatics position: frequent exposure to pool chemicals and to heat and humidity in pool area.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

For Jim Thorpe Therapy Resource Pool: This job requires the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non-INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Driver's License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.