Pediatric Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN at Bethany Children's Health Center

Bethany, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pediatric Experience, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Therapeutic Techniques, Documentation, Collaboration, Communication, Equipment Fabrication, Staff Training, Clinical Instruction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008 Position Type: Occasional Education Level: Graduate Degree Travel Percentage: None Job Purpose: Physical Therapist: evaluate and establish goals for patients to maximize function and movement, minimize physical limitations, and increase independence and participation using therapeutic techniques, equipment, and opportunities. This position instructs and educates patients and families about therapy programs and use of devices and aids. Physical Therapist Assistant: implements treatment programs under the guidance and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This position strives to maximize function and movement, minimize physical limitations, and increase independence and participation of each child through providing therapeutic techniques, equipment, and opportunities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Physical Therapist: Duty Percent of Time Upon provider referral, performs patient evaluation and develops specific individualized treatment plan including long and short term goals that are measurable and objective. 20% Performs individualized treatment procedures in a professional and compassionate manner to maximize child’s performance. 50% Collaborates and communicates effectively with members of the patient care team, performs timely and accurate documentation, and stays up to date on the most recent physical therapy techniques through research and CE 15% Evaluates need, orders, and/or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need. 10% Participates in staff trainings, student observations, clinical instruction of students and interns, and family training opportunities 5% Physical Therapist Assistant: Duty Percent of Time Performs individualized treatment procedures in a professional and compassionate manner to maximize child’s performance. 50% Collaborates and communicates effectively with members of the patient care team; performs timely and accurate documentation and stays up to date on the most recent Physical Therapy techniques through research and CE. 20% Helps identify need, orders, and/or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need. 15% Participates in staff trainings, student observations, clinical instruction of students and interns, and family training opportunities. 10% Other job duties as assigned. 5% Qualifications: Physical Therapist: Education: Graduate of accredited school of Physical Therapy. Experience: Pediatric experience preferred. License/Certification/Credential: Physical Therapy License from the state of Oklahoma or proven eligibility for licensing within 3-6 months of employment with temporary license. Physical Therapist Assistant: Education: Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. Experience: Pediatric experience preferred License/Certification/Credential: Physical Therapist Assistant License from State of Oklahoma or proven eligibility for licensing within 3-6 months of employment with temporary license. About Us Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart. Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation. In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships. **Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.

Responsibilities

Physical Therapists evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to maximize function and independence. Physical Therapist Assistants implement these treatment programs under supervision, focusing on enhancing children's performance.