Physical Therapist Pelvic Health/Outpatient

Texas Health Resources•Denton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs age-appropriate patient treatment using therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment. Performs treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license and delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely. Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment). Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment. Maintains patient safety throughout treatment and communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues. Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs. Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Completion of a Physical Therapy program, upon hire required
PT - Physical Therapist, Texas Physical Therapy License, upon hire required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support, prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
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

Nice To Haves

Pelvic Health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs age-appropriate patient treatment
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment
Maintains patient safety throughout treatment
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy