Physical Therapist (P.T.) Sports Medicine PRN

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist (P.T.) for their Sports Medicine department at Texas Health Ft. Worth. This PRN position offers variable hours, Monday-Friday, between 7 AM and 6 PM, with no weekend work. The Sports Medicine department is equipped with advanced technology for data collection and analysis, engages with local high schools and universities, features a newly renovated clinic, and provides access to advanced educational materials in a motivated team atmosphere.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy upon hire Required Or Master's Degree Physical Therapy upon hire Required Or Other Doctorate Physical Therapy upon hire Required.
Two (2) years Physical Therapy prior experience strongly preferred.
PT - Physical Therapist Texas - Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Problem-solving ability, Ability to teach others and Time management skills.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Other Board-certified Clinical Specialist Upon Hire Preferred.
Sports Certified Specialists (ABPTS)
Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (ABPTS)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - CSCS (NSCA)

Responsibilities

Performs age-appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care
Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness
Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family
Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment
Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)
Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family
Sets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences
Determines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals
Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
Performs age-appropriate patient treatment
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment
Maintains patient safety throughout treatment
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy
Manages schedule to ensure that clinic productivity expectations are met
Ensures documentation meets all departmental, regulatory and payer requirements.