Licensed Physical Therapist -Days- Outpatient- Bardin Clinic

JPS Health Network•Arlington, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist provides and executes physical therapy plans of care for patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. This is a full-time outpatient role at JPS Health Network’s Bardin Road Specialty Clinic in Arlington, Texas, working a weekday day schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or university; or a master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or university and more than three years of experience working as a Physical Therapist.
Current licensure by the Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments to identify functional limitations, establish treatment goals, and determine appropriate interventions.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, clinical findings, patient needs, and evidence-based practice standards.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of patient care, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and associated charges.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and discharge recommendations.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety, infection prevention, and documentation standards applicable to physical therapy practice.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, and departmental projects to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
Provide leadership and direction for Physical Therapist Assistants, support staff, and Physical Therapy students.
Participate in professional development and continuing education to ensure compliance with licensure laws and hospital policies.
Participate in departmental operational planning and goals action item meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.