Lymphedema Physical Therapist (PT) Outpatient (Full-time/Days)

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring an outpatient Lymphedema Physical Therapist at Texas Health Plano. The role is full-time, day shift, Monday through Thursday, for 30 hours per week. It includes weekend requirements, one holiday requirement per year, and participation in a weekend on-call rotation in acute care. The Rehab Department describes its team as engaged, inclusive, and focused on exceptional patient care. The Physical Therapist provides age-appropriate treatment within the scope of the professional license, applies suitable therapeutic techniques, and evaluates patient responses and progress. The role includes educating patients and families about treatment plans, safety, home programs, self-management, and assistive equipment, while maintaining patient safety and coordinating with physicians and other healthcare personnel. Texas Health Plano is a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving communities in North Texas. The hospital offers specialties including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, behavioral health, critical care, and surgical services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physical Therapy program, required upon hire.
Lymphedema Therapy required.
PT - Physical Therapist and Texas Physical Therapy License, required upon hire.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support, required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to teach others.
Time management skills.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Basic leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Perform age-appropriate patient treatment.
Use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to the patient's age and desire for treatment.
Perform treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license.
Perform or delegate technical procedures appropriately and safely.
Use a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals when necessary.
Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress through reassessment.
Educate patients and families through instruction, demonstration, or handouts about the treatment plan, safety issues, home programs, self-management, and assistive equipment.
Maintain patient safety throughout treatment.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.
Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate treatment and individualize care based on age-specific needs.
Motivate non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy.