PRN Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Physical Therapist

Position Summary : This facility provides ambulatory health care to eligible Native American beneficiaries. The incumbent functions as a Physical Therapist by attempts to address the illness, or injuries that limit a person’s abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Patients are referred by NTHS Provider staff and evaluated to develop a treatment plan.

Position responsibilities :

• Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease patient suffering from disease or injury.
• Provide educational information concerning Physical Therapy, injury prevention, ergonomics and means to promote health.
• Performs initial and on-going assessments of the patient’s condition.
• Establishes, revises, and evaluates a plan of care.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Communicates with referring physicians / providers regarding the patient’s progress, status, and ongoing recommendations.
• Thoroughly documents all aspects of therapy care, including initial examination, plan of care, treatment, and response to treatment.
• Supervises departmental staff, develops and reviews policies of department.
• Adheres to all requirements and regulations dictated by state licensures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience :

Valued but not required skills and experience :

Reporting to this position : Physical Therapy Technician

Physical demands and work environment : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Therapy Assistant

Position Summary : The primary function of this position is to provide support to the Physical Therapist by assessment and treatment, as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Position responsibilities :

Essential skills and experience :

Valued but not required skills and experience :

Physical demands and work environment : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements :

Indian preference applies. Applicants should submit an application, resume with a cover letter, and a copy of CDIB or Tribal membership card (if applicable) to Northeastern Tribal Health System, Human Resources Director, Audrey Fenoughty, P.O. Box 1498 Miami, OK 74355. Selection of the qualified applicant is contingent upon drug screen and background check.