Physical Therapist

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients as medically prescribed, in a professional manner and within hospital standards, adhering to the corporate compliance plan and all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies, and accrediting bodies.

Requirements

Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats with patients, staff, physicians, nurses, and administrators.
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Physical Therapist (PT) [Required] OR Physical Therapist - Temporary (PT-TEMP) [Required]

Nice To Haves

Doctorate [Preferred]

Responsibilities

Practices principles of professional development and performance improvements by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and or evidence-based practices, and serving as a Clinical instructor.
Practices principles of employee and patient safety in daily job activities.
Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.
Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
Establishes, implements, and adapts individualized treatment plans, including goal setting, treatment activities, and frequency.
Documents accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology.
Charges patients accurately, timely, and legibly.
Identifies the need for patient and caregiver education and utilizes opportunities for teaching, including discharge recommendations.
Discharges patients when maximum benefit is achieved or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
Oversees the care provided by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards.
Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department, through effective time management and clinical efficiency and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.
Other duties as assigned.