Physical Therapist / PT Outpatient Therapy Clinic

Ardent Health Services • Tyler, TX

81d

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Outpatient Therapy Clinic Physical Therapist in Tyler, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 48-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy degree program (Masters)
• Customer friendly
• Must be in good health and able to physically complete a fitness assessment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active listening, hearing and visual skills
• Must use written and/or verbal sources of information
• Good problem solving skills
• Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system; database and word processing skills required
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions
• Demonstrates good teamwork
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas
• At least one year clinical experience preferred
• CPR certified
• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient’s physical therapy needs based on subjective and objective information obtained through medical record review, formal and informal test administration with appropriate analysis and interpretation of results to develop plan of care.
• Formulates written functional measurable goals, treatment plans, and/or home programs for patient and families.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on treatment plan and reassesses patient’s functional status when goals are met or there is a change in the patient’s condition.
• Instructs/educates patients/families in appropriate activities and referral to community resources as appropriate utilizing both verbal and written programs.
• Documents evaluations and progress in the medical record and maintains patient records as required.
• Communicates with patients, families and all health care professionals required to provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care.
• Maintains skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $25,000
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Resources that support wellness, education, and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees