Physical Therapist

Traditions Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our growing Home Health Team in Stillwater and Ponca City, OK!

Company Description

At Traditions, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Everyone on our team from our nurses to our leadership has a special part to play in our mission of providing exceptional, compassionate health care in the homes of our patients. We're just as committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment that invites and values everyone. We offer frequent opportunities for growth, investing in our team members' futures with ongoing training and support.

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families, and a referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Job Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
• Licensure : Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist, current Texas Driver's License
• Experience : Two years' experience as an Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.
• Knowledge and Skills : Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice; Good interpersonal skills; Knowledge of durable medical equipment
• Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions :

• Perform clinical assessment; Identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs and desires.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating / performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency / licensing board.
• Assist / instruct patient / family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.

Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include :

• Full range of health insurance-medical (BCBS with 3 medical plan options), dental & vision.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness
• Employee Assistant Program
• Generous PTO (that increases with your tenure)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities

Traditions' Health aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.