Physical Therapist (PT)
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Role: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: Ada OK
Position: Full Time Benefits
Must Have:
-Must have a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
-Must have a Physical Therapist License in state of Oklahoma.
-Basic Life Support (BLS) or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities:
1. Patient Evaluation & Assessment
- Review medical history and physician referrals
- Assess strength range of motion balance posture coordination and gait
- Identify functional limitations and pain levels
- Use standardized assessment tools and tests
2. Treatment Planning & Goal Setting
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis
- Establish measurable short-term and long-term goals
- Modify plans based on patient progress and response
3. Therapeutic Exercise Programs
- Design and supervise exercises to improve:
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Endurance
- Progress exercises as patient improves
4. Manual Therapy Techniques
- Perform hands-on treatments such as:
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Stretching techniques
5. Mobility & Functional Training
- Train patients in walking (gait training)
- Assist with transfers (bed chair standing)
- Improve balance and coordination
- Teach use of assistive devices (walkers crutches canes)
6. Pain Management & Rehabilitation
- Reduce pain using therapeutic techniques and modalities
- Rehabilitate patients after:
- Surgery (e.g. joint replacement)
- Injuries (fractures sprains)
- Neurological conditions (stroke spinal cord injury)
7. Injury Prevention & Education
- Educate on proper posture and body mechanics
- Provide ergonomic advice
- Teach prevention strategies to avoid re-injury
8. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work with physicians nurses occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals
- Coordinate care and discharge planning
9. Patient & Family Education
- Instruct patients on home exercise programs
- Train caregivers on safe patient handling techniques
10. Early Mobilization (Acute Care)
- Encourage movement as early as medically safe
- Prevent complications like muscle loss blood clots and deconditioning
11. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of evaluations treatments and outcomes
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements
12. Assistive Devices & Equipment
- Recommend and train patients in using braces orthotics or prosthetics
