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

Texas Health•Plano, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a Lymphedema Physical Therapist for outpatient care at Texas Health Plano. This full-time day position is scheduled Monday through Thursday for 30 hours per week. The role also includes weekend requirements, one holiday requirement per year, and a weekend on-call rotation in the acute care Rehab Department. The Physical Therapist provides age-appropriate, individualized treatment; uses techniques within the scope of the professional license; and evaluates patient response 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 communicating with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate. Texas Health Plano is a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving communities in North Texas. It offers a range of specialties and advanced hospital services, and is a Level II Trauma Facility, a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a four-time Magnet-designated hospital. Texas Health describes its team as inclusive and supportive, with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physical Therapy program, required upon hire.
Lymphedema Therapy required.
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 techniques appropriate to the patient's age and treatment preferences.
Perform treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license.
Perform or delegate technical procedures appropriately and safely.
Use a variety of treatment techniques as needed to achieve goals.
Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress through reassessment.
Educate patients and families through instruction, demonstration, or handouts on treatment plans, safety, 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.