Physical Therapist

Select Medical•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join its multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation team in Fort Worth, Texas. The position follows a traditional Monday–Friday schedule, with one mandatory weekend shift per month, and provides 40 hours per week of work. The therapist will collaborate with the care team to treat medically complex patients with conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic disorders, and cardiopulmonary disorders. Strong neurological rehabilitation skills and the ability to work effectively in a team are sought. New graduates with inpatient rehabilitation clinical experience are welcome. The Physical Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans according to patient needs and physician direction. The therapist also directs and delegates discipline-specific therapy services, designs functional treatment programs to support patients’ return to community activities, and educates patients, families, students, coworkers, and themselves. Other professional duties related to patient care, discipline-specific therapy services, and program delivery are included.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Certified BLS, or completion within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Strong neurological rehabilitation skills.
Ability to work well in a team setting.
Inpatient rehabilitation clinical experience for new graduates.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in accordance with patient needs and physician direction.
Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
Design functional treatment programs that support an effective return to community activities.
Educate patients, families, students, coworkers, and oneself.
Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, discipline-specific therapy services, and program delivery.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to treat medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients.