Physical Therapist

Position Information: Responsible for providing care, prevention and treatment/rehabilitation of injuries.

Essential Duties:

• Evaluates patient response to treatment and makes recommendations on changes in treatment plan as required.
• Maintains records concerning treatment/interventions provided, including both subjective and objective data and maintains adequate, up-to-date progress notes on each patient treated, assuring appropriate changes are made and recording treatment.
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates physical therapy treatment/intervention programs and activities.
• Interprets physical therapy referrals and determines appropriate evaluation procedures.
• Makes recommendations concerning standardized treatment or interventions based on medical indications and interprets results of tests and objective findings.
• Proposes treatment/intervention plan in conjunction with other team members, including short and long-term goals, frequency, and duration.
• Completes patient assessments related to various physical skills and functional abilities, including neuromuscular, coordination, strength, balance, ambulation, self-care and education and provides treatment and interventions according to the results of the evaluatio
• Performs related duties as assigned or as required to successfully fulfill function of the position. 

Qualifications:

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 18 months of experience in physical therapy field.

Working Conditions:

• Physical: May lift, carry or move up to 50 pounds. May need to climb, crouch, crawl or bend to check equipment.
• Environmental: May have regular exposure to disagreeable conditions including odors and hazardous chemicals.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Must be registered as a physical therapist with the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision or eligible for registration and holding a temporary permit to practice

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staff
• Basic computer skills
• Detailed oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong initiative to solve problems.

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