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

#REF!•Plano, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, day shift position for a Physical Therapist (PT) in an inpatient setting. The role involves performing age-appropriate patient treatments using various therapeutic techniques, determining patient response to treatment, educating patients and families, and maintaining patient safety. The Physical Therapist will also communicate with physicians and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care issues and demonstrate competence in age-appropriate treatment. The position is located at Texas Health Plano and requires 40 hours per week, with rotating weekend on-call and yearly and holiday requirements.

Requirements

Acute Care Experience helpful
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

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