Physical Therapist (PT) - Mercy Rehab OKC South - PRN

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Overview:

Position: Physical Therapist

Department: Mercy Rehab South OKC

Hours / Shift: PRN / Weekday and Weekend Shifts

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South, is a 36-bed rehabilitation hospital located in the southern part of Oklahoma City at 7900 Mid America Blvd. Our rehabilitation hospital provides care for patients 18 and over recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions. Patients receive 3 hours of Therapy every 5 out of 7 days they are at our facility. 

We aim to provide the most optimal setting for rehabilitation and recovery. To achieve this goal, we offer the following amenities:

• 41,000 square feet of a modern, naturally sunlit environment to drastically enhance our patients, families, and staff experience.

• 36 private rooms 

• Large modern equipped Therapy Gyms including a EKSO Skeleton NR

• A complete pharmacy and in-house dialysis capabilities

• A retrofitted “Smart Car” (real car) for mobility therapy

• A large therapy courtyard with multiple therapy options in a park like setting

• A furnished Assisted Daily Living apartment with a fully functioning kitchen and bath

• A large dining hall with buffet line and outdoor patio for patients, physicians, co-workers, and family to enjoy.

• A multitude of family gathering and meeting areas

Under the general supervision of Therapy Leadership and according to departmental policies and procedures regarding referral, standards of treatment, performs objective assessments, as well as comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. Responsible for direct supervision to patients, indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians. General supervision of PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

• Licensure: Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice.

• Certifications: BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.

• Preferred Experience: Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist. Prefer experience with care for adult and geriatric patients.

• Physical Requirements:

  • Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis

  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.

  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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