Physical Therapist I- Waxahachie

Children's Health•Waxahachie, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position is a staff therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of Physical Therapy and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Requirements

At least 1 year job related experience preferred
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required
License to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas required
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required
Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Responsibilities

Provide direct Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations to patients in accordance with standards of practice while demonstrating progression of treatment plans and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions
Report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation
Collaborate with physicians, patients, family, and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning
Use unscheduled time to flex to other work areas for patient treatment.
Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.
Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
Attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, rounds and peer reviews
Participate in program development as assigned by site leader
Participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency.
Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description.
Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.