Physical Therapist Acute or Outpatient

Responsibilities St. Mary’s is a -bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than years.

We host more than highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women’s Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Website : Position Summary : The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, direction and administration of physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.

He / she administers treatments as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

He / she assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

This is a PD position that is not shift diff eligible. Job Duties / Responsibilities : Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following : orthopedic and arthritis related conditions;

neurological groups including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, SCI; generalized weakness as a result of medical or surgical conditions including DM, ESRD, amputation, COPD, CHF, and CABG.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.

Demonstrates knowledge of IRF-PAI (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument) and the Care Tool and their application in payment system for CMS.

About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Requirements : Degree in Physical Therapy from a school of Physical Therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy.

Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Oklahoma required. BLS required. First Aid certification preferred. Crisis Prevention training (TEAM) required within 6 months of hire (PRN-N / A).

Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience inpatient rehab or acute experience preferred. Recent graduates who have applied for the licensure examination may be considered for provisional appointment.

Basic computer skills required.