Physical Therapist / Acute Care / M-F

UHS•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving Amarillo and the surrounding region. The Physical Therapist works under the direct supervision of the physical medicine supervisor and is accountable for a designated group of patients. The role provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures while maintaining high-quality patient care. The therapist is also accountable for the care of patients treated by physical therapist assistants. The therapist provides services to patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients. Responsibilities include patient assessment, establishing and implementing plans of care, patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, communication with patients and the healthcare team, and evaluating and modifying treatment to meet goals.

Requirements

Hold a license as a Physical Therapist in Texas and an SCD or DPT.
Have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it during orientation, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Be able to read, write, and converse in English.
Be able to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
Be able to remain calm and composed under stress, including during emergency responses to patient incidents.
Be able to respond to pages.
Be able to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
Be able to bend, lift 50–100 pounds occasionally and/or 25–50 pounds frequently, grasp, perform fine hand/eye coordination, push and pull, and walk, stand, and/or sit for prolonged periods.
Have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care services to patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients.
Perform patient assessments.
Establish plans of care.
Provide care according to physician orders and established plans of care.
Assess the educational needs of patients, families, caregivers, or significant others and provide education to meet those needs.
Plan for patient discharge.
Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, significant others, and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit from care.
Assess treatment effectiveness and modify treatment to achieve goals.
Maintain responsibility and accountability for patients treated by physical therapist assistants.