Physical Therapist at Clarksville

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Mabry, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners (FPACP) is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to join their team at Focused Care at Clarksville. FPACP emphasizes a culture of excellence and recognition through its ROCKStar program. This role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing physical therapy treatment programs in collaboration with physicians, and administering various therapeutic exercises and modalities. The Physical Therapist will also instruct patients and caregivers, and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current license/registration by state of hire as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop physical therapy treatment programs in collaboration with the physician.
Provide physical therapy treatments to patients.
Administer complex active and passive therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massages and various modalities.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients/caregivers in learning and improving activities of daily living.
Supervise and direct the efforts of the Physical Therapy Assistant, if one is assigned.
Establish, implement, and evaluate treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans for patients.
Revise plans and goals based on changes in patient status.
Provide direct patient care services to ensure the effectiveness of Physical Therapy programs.
Apply heat, light, water, and electrically based treatments/modalities (e.g., ultrasound, infra-red lamp, muscle stimulation, traction, hot and cold packs, paraffin baths, whirlpool, diathermy) as prescribed.
Prioritize, plan, treatment and travel times to provide for maximum efficiency while meeting patient needs.
Ensure orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights, and State and Federal codes and regulations.
Facilitate effective communication amongst other clinicians providing care to the patient.
Assist in coordinating the Physical Therapy program with other appropriate health care providers/disciplines.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and maintain ongoing communication with all disciplines involved in the patient Plan of Care.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy.
Adhere to ethical business practices.
Take initiative and responsibility for decisions.
Exhibit commitment to personal and companywide goals.
Participate in the ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology and resources.
Treat employees, patients, and business partners with respect.
Foster teamwork by trusting and supporting each other while encouraging collaboration.
Embrace diversity and demonstrate the ability to work together.
Maintain proper attendance and punctuality.
Communicate information effectively both verbally and in writing.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, required in-services, and other meetings.
Utilize material, equipment, and time in a safe, beneficial, and cost-effective manner.
Organize workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
Observe infection control and standard precautions.
Perform client/family education as appropriate.
Perform in-services as requested.
Utilize correct coding for services provided.
Accept responsibility to maintain patient loads compatible with work settings and company standards.
Follow established productivity requirements.
Maintain a courteous, respectful and informative approach in all facility interactions.
Demonstrate willingness to assist co-workers and/or to accept additional assignments.
Respond to all Management/Administration requests for information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Directly supervise the Physical Therapy Assistants.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with our policies and applicable laws.