Physical Therapist Assistant at Summer Place

Focused Post Acute Care Partners • Beaumont, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for its Therapy department at Focused Care at Summer Place in Beaumont, Texas. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment programs in collaboration with physicians, and provides direct physical therapy services. The role includes administering therapeutic exercises, massages, and modalities; teaching and motivating patients and caregivers to improve activities of daily living; and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants when assigned. The position reports to the Rehab Director and EDO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Current license or registration as a Physical Therapist in the state of hire.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain attendance, punctuality, and productivity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and continually evaluate physical therapy treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans in conjunction with the physician; revise plans and goals as patient status changes.
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy programs.
• Apply prescribed heat-, light-, water-, and electrical-based treatments and modalities, such as ultrasound, infrared lamps, muscle stimulation, traction, hot and cold packs, paraffin baths, whirlpool, and diathermy, when competent and equipment is available.
• Prioritize and plan treatment and travel times to maximize efficiency while meeting patient needs.
• Ensure orders are carried out professionally and in accordance with ethics, patient rights, and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Facilitate communication among clinicians and coordinate physical therapy with other health care providers and disciplines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care conferences as applicable and communicate with disciplines involved in each patient's plan of care.
• Provide patient and family education as appropriate and conduct in-services as requested.
• Use correct coding for services provided and maintain patient loads and productivity in accordance with work settings and company standards.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality; attend staff meetings, required in-services, and other requested meetings.
• Use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively; organize workload and complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Observe infection control practices and standard precautions.
• Treat employees, patients, and business partners respectfully; foster teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Respond to management and administration requests for information and assist in a timely, courteous manner.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Voluntary access to earned pay on the employee's schedule through DailyPay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time