Physical Therapist PRN-Acute Care-Dallas

Children's Health•Dallas, TX

3d•$60•Onsite

About The Position

This job is for PRN assignments only. Please refer to Physical Therapist I (#1828) job description. The incumbent in this position is a staff therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of Physical Therapy. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Requirements

At least 1 year job related experience required
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required
License to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas required
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required upon hire
Effective 10/31/2023- PPMAB - Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (In-Patient only) within 60 days required
Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Responsibilities

Provide direct Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function, setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice
provide direct PT treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions
report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms
collaborate with physicians, patients, family and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning
Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities
supervise rehabilitation aides
mentor and instruct PT interns and other students as indicated
Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
attend and participate in departmental meetings, in services, rounds and peer reviews
participate in program development as assigned by Team Leader
participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency
Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description
Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area