Supplemental Physical Therapist, Katy

Memorial Hermann Health System•Katy, TX

About The Position

The Supplemental Physical Therapist assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on evaluation results, which may include measurements of neuromuscular and skeletal functions. The therapist documents findings and progress, instructs patients and caregivers, and provides recommendations. The role also supports program development and serves as a resource and mentor, guiding and training assistants, students, interns, and rehabilitation technicians in individual patient care. A physical therapist practicing direct access examines and evaluates a patient's current condition to identify movement and mobility dysfunction, but does not diagnose illness or disease. When a qualified healthcare practitioner has already established a medical diagnosis, the therapist considers it during evaluation. The therapist assumes responsibility for patient care, performs comprehensive evaluations, develops and implements plans of care, monitors progress, and adjusts goals and treatment as indicated. The role provides clinical leadership and resources, supports staff development and program development, assists with supervision of support staff, and contributes to professional and community activities. The position requires commitment to an elected schedule, flexibility in scheduling and movement among patient care areas, and the physical and communication abilities described in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program.
Current license to practice Physical Therapy from the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor or train staff or supervise clinical interns or students.
Ability to provide clinical leadership and demonstrate increasing expertise for a particular patient type or group, or enhance an existing clinical program for that group.
Ability to serve as a clinical resource for a hospital, system, or departmental committee or task force, or initiate and provide leadership in an ongoing departmental interest or study group.
Ability to design and implement an original staff development program that facilitates other staff members’ clinical competencies.
Ability to meet the physical demands of occasional or frequent lifting of up to 75 or 100 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; and frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.
Ability to commit to an elected schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and movement within patient care areas when necessary.
For direct access practice: doctoral degree plus a residency or fellowship program, or a licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis.
For direct access practice: current license to practice Physical Therapy from the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.
For direct access practice, one year of experience is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for patient care and perform complete, comprehensive evaluations of patients with a physician’s referral.
Accurately interpret evaluation findings.
Complete written plans of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and create comprehensive programs to attain those goals.
Implement physical therapy treatment programs and provide advanced treatments, demonstrating competency in advanced physical therapy skills.
Be responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians; assess patients regularly and adjust goals, plans, or programs as indicated.
Motivate and instruct patients and caregivers using appropriate methods.
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, professional colleagues, physicians, and insurance companies, and manage time effectively.
Document appropriately in medical records and complete other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
Serve as a clinical resource to staff, the hospital, and/or system or departmental committees or task forces, and provide leadership in an ongoing departmental interest or study group.
Demonstrate increasing expertise in treatment of a particular patient population.
Act as a clinical instructor to PT and PTA interns.
Assist with departmental program development and clinical competencies.
Assist in supervision of support staff.
Participate actively in organized community service and functions as a representative of the profession.
Present relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings, and meetings as delegated or requested by faculty.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department-based goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.