Physical Therapist / PRN Days

UHS • Amarillo, TX

7d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works under the direct supervision of the physical medicine supervisor. The therapist is responsible and accountable for a designated group of patients, providing physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and maintaining high-quality patient care. The therapist is also accountable for the care of patients being treated by physical therapist assistants.

The role provides care to patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients. Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving Amarillo and the surrounding region.

Requirements

• Texas licensure as a Physical Therapist with an SCD or DPT.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it during orientation, and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including during emergency response to patient incidents.
• Ability to respond to pages.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
• Ability to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms using sensory skills.
• Ability to bend, lift 50–100 pounds occasionally and/or 25–50 pounds frequently, grasp, perform fine hand/eye coordination, push and pull, and walk, stand, and/or sit for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services to patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients.
• Perform patient assessments.
• Establish plans of care.
• Provide care in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care.
• Assess the educational needs of patients, families, caregivers, or significant others and provide appropriate education.
• Plan for discharge.
• Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, significant others, and healthcare team members to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify treatment to achieve goals.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by physical therapist assistants.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed