What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at ssmh?
It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health Medical Group Shawnee Kethley 3315 Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Full-Time Physical Therapist | Outpatient Therapy | Shawnee, OK We’re looking for a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our dynamic outpatient rehabilitation team in Shawnee, Oklahoma! This is a great opportunity for a Physical Therapist who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. You’ll have the opportunity to treat a diverse outpatient population while collaborating with experienced professionals across Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Our interdisciplinary environment provides a true one-stop shop for rehabilitation services, giving patients convenient access to comprehensive care while giving our therapists the opportunity to collaborate, learn from one another, and grow professionally. Why you’ll love being part of our team: Full-time outpatient Physical Therapy position Variety of patients and diagnoses Collaborative PT, OT, and ST environment Opportunities to learn from interdisciplinary team members Supportive, team-oriented culture Opportunity to build relationships with patients and make a lasting impact on their function and quality of life If you’re passionate about helping people regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence, we’d love to have you join our Shawnee Rehab team! Department: Outpatient Medical Group Clinic Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Mon - Fri, Flexible Shift Start Times, No Weekends, No Holidays Sign On Bonus: $20,000.00 Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Medical Group - Shawnee Kethley Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday. Job Summary: Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition. Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family. Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient. Provides education to patient/family /staff by assessing patient/family educational needs. Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed. Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Oklahoma Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 5241010024 SPS OT/PT Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. Remember to keep a record of your login information to access your Candidate Workday account in the future! 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