Physical Therapist Acute - Part Time weekends

Arlington Orthopedics Associates • Arlington, TX

93d • $50 - $60

About The Position

Join the in-house therapy team supporting over 30 orthopedic surgeons. You will treat a diverse orthopedic caseload consisting of pre-op, post-op and sports medicine patients. This position will allow you to collaborate closely with your referring physician team. Our culture supports both the clinical and career growth of our therapists. This is a salary position, benefits include; flexible hours, CEU reimbursement and incentive pay. Both new grads and experienced therapists are welcome to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university physical therapy program;
• Texas State License granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy required;
• Specialty certifications are welcome; orthopedics preferred;
• Two years experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.
• Extensive knowledge related to the physical therapy care and treatment of orthopedic injuries and illnesses
• Knowledge of how to create and carry out treatment plans as prescribed by referring physicians;
• Knowledge of documentation of care and other patient information for EMR;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications;
• Demonstrated skills in developing successful cross-discipline relationships with physicians, OTs, and ATCs.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail;
• Demonstrated conflict management skills;
• Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families or caregivers;
• Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable);

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certifications in orthopedics preferred.
• Experience in an orthopedic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and develops treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other clinicians.
• Compile rehabilitation strategies to involve specific exercises to stretch and strengthen muscles as well as to improve posture, balance and endurance.
• Document progress, re-evaluate physical findings and modify treatment strategies as appropriate.
• Work as a team with a variety of other professionals, including physicians to set a goal of reaching maximal patient functional independence.
• Assists in restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and health.
• Tests and measures patients’ strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for re-evaluation.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• May use electrical stimulation, hot packs, cold compresses, ultrasound, and other PT interventions to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Teaches patients how to use assistive and adaptive devices such as crutches, prostheses, and wheelchairs.
• Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health.
• Evaluate, fit or adjust prosthetic or orthotic devices or recommend modification to orthotist.
• Supervise tech or physical therapy assistants that may be assisting.
• May be required to attend monthly/annual staff or facility meetings.
• It is an essential function of this job to be kind, respectful and thoughtful to others while you are performing the duties that make up this job.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• CEU reimbursement
• Incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree