Physical Therapist PRN
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, or other health-related conditions. The role uses physical agents and methods to help restore normal function after illness or injury. Patients served primarily include orthopedic, neurological, spine care, and pulmonary cases, such as joint replacement, fractures, CVA/TIA, and soft tissue injuries. The Physical Therapist performs and documents patient assessments and reassessments, develops individualized treatment plans and goals, delivers appropriate therapy interventions, and identifies potential discharge needs. The role also supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, PT Technicians, students, and volunteers, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, and recommendations. This is a PRN opportunity at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, Texas.
Requirements
- Licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- BCLS certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience in any therapy setting; new graduates are accepted.
- Knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases and post-surgical conditions, body movements and functions, and medical terminology.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Perform functional assessments and reassessments according to unit policy, collecting relevant subjective and objective information.
- Develop individualized assessments, treatment plans, plans of care, and goals based on each patient's needs.
- Reassess patients according to department policy and take appropriate action based on the findings.
- Identify and document potential discharge needs.
- Select and apply appropriate physical therapy techniques, procedures, exercises, and therapeutic modalities using current clinical practice standards.
- Select and use rehabilitation equipment safely and effectively.
- Modify treatment programs when indicated to maximize patient progress.
- Complete documentation on the same day treatment is rendered, using appropriate forms and meeting generally accepted professional standards.
- Direct the activities of Physical Therapist Assistants, PT Technicians, students, and volunteers appropriately.
- Ensure Physical Therapist Assistants carry out treatment plans and documentation correctly.
- Initiate corrective action with the director when supervised individuals fall below standards.
- Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, recommendations, and other patient issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Time-away-from-work programs, including paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
