Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient (Full-time/Days)

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient role at Texas Health Plano is a full-time position focused on providing exceptional patient care in an acute care setting. The rehab department is highlighted for its engaged staff and leadership, and an inclusive team focused on patient outcomes. This role involves performing age-appropriate treatments, utilizing various therapeutic techniques, and educating patients and their families on treatment plans and home programs. The position requires close communication with physicians and other healthcare professionals, ensuring patient safety, and motivating patients to participate in therapy.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Completion of a Physical Therapy program, upon hire required
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
Time management skills
Good interpersonal and customer service skills
Basic leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Acute Care Experience helpful

Responsibilities

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