Empowered Living Physical Therapist

Company: The Chickasaw Nation
Location: Ada
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

Empowered Living Physical Therapist - 19423*Ada, OK - Health - Full Time**7:30AM-6:00PM - Tu We Th Fr*_Posted 7 days ago - - Apply before June 4, 2025_*Apply**Save*DescriptionWe are currently looking for a Full Time Empowered Living Physical Therapist to join our Empowered Living Clinic team located at the ACA Chickasaw Nation Medical Center working 7:30AM-6:00PM - Tu We Th Fr.*Summary:*Provides physical therapy services to First American beneficiaries. This position may require occasional travel (approximately 1025%) and flexibility in work schedule to accommodate the needs of patients and families, which may include adjusted break times or shortened lunch periods.*Responsibilities:** Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services within the identified competency level and scope of practice* Evaluates/examines patients to determine treatment plan, evaluates for effectiveness and adjusts treatment plan for optimal results* Completes required clinical and administrative documentation* Develops and monitors home exercise programs* Designs and executes group therapy classes* Develops physical activity strategies directly impacting patients in the Empowered Living Clinic and the community* Monitors Empowered Living clinic progress by tracking key process and outcome indicators* Implements evidence-based engagement strategies and evaluation activities to increase awareness of and support for policies and practices that enhance health* Assesses individual and community needs to deal with health-related weight management needs and increases health awareness of such needs* Stays abreast of relevant AI/AN research and outcomes in order to effectively utilize evidence-based approaches in the Empowered Living clinic activities* Seeks and pursues additional funding and research opportunities* Makes recommendations for the departmental programs regarding budgetary allocations for the needs of equipment and supplies* Assists in the planning of and participates in Empowered Living and CNDH events that may occur within or outside regular working hours, either at CNDH facilities or in the community* Serves on appropriate policy and decision-making boards, and planning teams at the tribal, local, state, and national level to help influence programs improving the quality of life for the Chickasaw people* Collaborates on expansion of additional Empowered Living clinics throughout the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health* Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of data and information in accordance with HIPAA regulations* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types* Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner* Greets and engages with a smile* Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types* Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment* Maintains and promotes professionalism* Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics* Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* Performs all other duties as assigned*Competencies:*Essential:* Willingness to continue professional growth and development* Ability to work well with children* Ability to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, ethnic backgrounds, skill levels, and value systems* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Must be self-motivated* Ability to work independently* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines* Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)* Knowledge of physical therapy treatment techniques* Relates problems and translates understandable solutions* Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management*Skills:*Essential:* Basic Computer skills*Experience:*Nonessential:* 1 year directly related experience*Education:*Essential:* Doctor of Physical TherapyEssential:* Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program*Credentials:*Essential:* Licensed Physical Therapist* Pass general background check* Basic Life Support (BLS)Essential:* Current/unrestricted Oklahoma PT license; Certified in Lifestyle Medicine preferred or obtain within 18 months of hire* Must obtain BLS certification within one (1) month of hire, if not current*Working Conditions:*Essential:* Works in a hospital or clinic environment* Standing up to 100% of shift* Sitting up to 50% of shift* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach* Mental and physical ability to sustain tasks for long periods* Subject to traveling and working at other locations or in other environments* Pass pre-employment drug test#INDWork Location: In personby Jobble

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