Physical Therapist at Allenbrook

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Baytown, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for Focused Care at Allenbrook in Baytown, Texas. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment programs in collaboration with physicians, and provides physical therapy treatments. The role includes administering therapeutic exercises, massages, and modalities; instructing and assisting patients and caregivers with activities of daily living; and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants when assigned. The therapist establishes and evaluates plans of care, goals, and discharge plans, adjusts them as patient status changes, coordinates care with other disciplines, and participates in interdisciplinary conferences. The position also requires documentation and coding practices, patient and family education, adherence to ethical standards and applicable regulations, and participation in staff meetings and in-services. The role reports to the Rehab Director, EDO.

Requirements

Bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current license or registration as a Physical Therapist in the state of hire.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform a one-person transfer in routine and emergency situations, and reposition a bedbound patient alone.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull, climb, reach, lift, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Establish, implement, and continually evaluate treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans in collaboration with the physician.
Revise treatment plans and goals in response to changes in patient status.
Provide direct patient care and administer prescribed therapeutic exercises, massages, and physical therapy modalities.
Prioritize and plan treatment and travel times to provide efficient care while meeting patient needs.
Ensure orders are carried out professionally and in accordance with professional ethics, patient rights, and applicable state and federal requirements.
Communicate effectively and coordinate the Physical Therapy program with clinicians and other health care disciplines involved in patient care.
Participate in applicable interdisciplinary patient care conferences and maintain communication about each patient's plan of care.
Provide client and family education as appropriate and conduct in-services as requested.
Use correct coding for services provided and maintain patient loads in accordance with work settings and company productivity standards.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, required in-services, and other requested meetings.
Use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively; organize work to complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
Observe infection control and standard precautions.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, communicate information verbally and in writing, and respond to management requests in a timely, courteous manner.
Support coworkers and accept additional assignments as requested to support department efficiency and goals.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.