Physical Therapist Southeast SA

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Job description:

We are looking for a registered professional physical therapist who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.

Licensing/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist, current Texas Driver License, and current CPR.

Attributes:

• Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment.
• Ability to accept assigned duties and work in a cooperative manner with an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/documentation skills.
• Experience in Home Health is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Able to see/hear/speak sufficiently to participate in written/verbal communication.
• Able to deal effectively with stress.
• Able to use fine motor skills for patient assessment.
• Able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, push, pull, and heavy lifting.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to prospective patient’s residences.

Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical assessment; Identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs and desires.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Assist/instruct patient/ family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation, proof of financial responsibility (car insurance and a valid state driver’s license)

Job Types:

• PRN
• FT