Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas TX 75231 Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week Monday – Thursday 10am – 6:30pm & Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Outpatient Therapy Department highlights: Outpatient department with physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists who work collaboratively to provide excellent patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program 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

Nice To Haves

MLD certified and experience treating ortho and neuro patients highly preferred

Responsibilities

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