Physical Therapist PRN (Pedi Neurosurgery)

UT Health Science Center at Houston • Texas Medical Center-Houston, TX

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About The Position

UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The position involves providing professional, educational, and clinical skills in organizing and directing physical therapy services and administering treatment programs.

Requirements

• Certified by American Physical Therapy Association.
• Physical Therapy (PT) certification by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners - Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy and four years of experience; OR Master's degree in Physical Therapy and two years of experience; OR Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and no experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all physical therapy and related orthopedic care to ensure appropriate patient treatment.
• Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, and program planning for all patients.
• Develops home exercise programs to instruct patients in the required exercise for treatment.
• Reassesses patient status on an ongoing basis to ensure that treatment goals, plans, and program are appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with patient/family to ensure knowledge of treatment plan and home exercises.
• Develops educational programs to increase patient/family and community awareness of physical therapy treatment.
• Assists in continuing education and orientation of new employees to increase awareness of physical therapy treatments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - around 37-38 days per year).
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree