Physical Therapist

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Lakeway Hospital•Lakeway, TX

15d•$80,080 - $108,805•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our growing multi-disciplinary team in our Inpatient Rehabilitation hospital. This is a full-time position Tuesday through Saturday 8-hour shifts at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Lakeway. The position will cover our inpatient rehab unit with opportunity to cross-train to cover in our Day Neuro center. The candidate will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to treat medically complex patients that include stroke, brain injury, SCI, limb loss, and other acquired diagnoses and co-morbidities. We are seeking a candidate with previous inpatient and neurological rehab experience. The candidate is ideally someone who has a desire to take part in hospital initiatives and program development and works well in a team environment.

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-workers 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 support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.