Physical Therapist - PRN

Description

NOVO (Latin for renew/rejuvenate) Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company in search of therapists who represent our six core values: compassion, selflessness, integrity, positivity, reliability, and self-starter. 

NOVO Rehabilitation is here to provide the highest quality therapy services to the community, specifically the geriatric population. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at NOVO by not only adding years to residents’ lives, but also by adding life to their years.  

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating residents who may be at the facility for a short-term skilled rehabilitation stay following an injury, illness, or medical event. The physical therapist may also address residents who are at the facility for long-term care due to chronic health conditions or disabilities.   

Responsibilities: 

• Provides quality physical therapy services and recognizes referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, company procedures, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards 

• Evaluates and obtains data necessary to ensure the plan of care reflects the safety and overall well-being of the individual 

• Provides ongoing supervision for Physical Therapy Assistants as agreed upon through board certified Form 5 to ensure justification for the need of skilled services and proper implementation of plan of care 

• Educates/coordinates with the patient, family, outside contractors, and/or staff as needed regarding appropriate physical therapy techniques to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities 

• Completes required daily treatment notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharges to justify skilled necessity and to ensure best quality of care per Medicare guidelines 

Qualifications

Requirements:  

• Master’s degree or higher from a physical therapist accredited program 

• Must have passing score on the national physical therapy exam 

• Current, active licensure in the state of OK as a licensed Physical Therapist 

• Uphold state required CEU’s in order to maintain good standing with the board 

• Must be able to complete documentation efficiently to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements 

• Therapeutic experience in older adults across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred 

• Valid driver’s license, and an automobile in good working condition with appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with state laws 

• Respectful, open communication with other team members, clients, and families