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