Physical Therapist

Select Medical•Lakeway, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join their growing multi-disciplinary team in their Inpatient Rehabilitation hospital located in Lakeway, TX. This position involves working Tuesday through Saturday with 8-hour shifts on the inpatient rehab unit, with opportunities to cross-train to the Day Neuro center. The role focuses on treating medically complex patients with conditions such as stroke, brain injury, SCI, limb loss, and other acquired diagnoses and co-morbidities. The ideal candidate will have previous inpatient and neurological rehab experience, a desire to participate in hospital initiatives and program development, and strong teamwork skills. The organization emphasizes a solid work-life balance for its employees.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Nice To Haves

Previous inpatient and neurological rehab experience.
Desire to take part in hospital initiatives and program development.
Works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-coworkers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources.
Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery.
Delegates and supervises the utilization of support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.