Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Southwest Medical Center

INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a PT in Oklahoma City, OK.  In this position, you’ll be a part of our Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation team providing exceptional work supporting the INTEGRIS Health caregivers and the community at large.   If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our 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. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Physical Therapist is 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. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Physical Therapist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 Rehab Only:
• 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
• Written reports are concise, legible and 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

Home Health Only:

• Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment in the home, reassessing the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record
• Maintains and submits all required patient documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with home health policies and procedures

Reports to the assigned Manager or Director.

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.

• 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 drivers license.

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 Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier