Supplemental Physical Therapist, The Woodlands

Memorial Hermann Health System•The Woodlands, TX

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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, makes recommendations, and assists physical therapists and the management team with program development. The role also serves as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting the development, guidance, and training of 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. Direct-access practice does not include diagnosing an illness or disease. Any medical diagnosis already established by a qualified healthcare practitioner is considered during the evaluation. The position requires a bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based program, a current Texas or Physical Therapy Compact Commission license, and current Basic Life Support certification. Direct-access practice requires a doctoral degree plus a residency or fellowship, or a licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis. One year of experience is preferred generally and required for direct-access practice. The role involves patient care, documentation, collaboration with patients, caregivers, colleagues, physicians, and insurance companies, clinical leadership, staff development, and participation in department and community activities. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying, prolonged standing, walking, stooping, and squatting, along with fine motor, visual, and communication abilities. The therapist must be able to meet an elected commitment schedule and adapt scheduling and work location within patient care areas as needed.

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.
For direct-access practice: a doctoral degree and a residency or fellowship, or licensure with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis.
For direct-access practice: one year of experience.
Ability and willingness to mentor or train staff or supervise clinical interns and students.
Ability to meet an elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and movement within patient care areas as necessary.
Ability to perform job-related physical activities, including 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, eye-hand coordination, and ability to receive and communicate oral and written information.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients with a physician’s referral and accurately interpret evaluation findings.
Develop written plans of care, set goals based on evaluation findings, and design programs to attain those goals.
Implement physical therapy programs and advanced treatments, demonstrating competency in advanced physical therapy skills.
Assume responsibility for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians; monitor progress 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; manage time effectively.
Document appropriately in medical records and complete other documentation accurately and efficiently.
Serve as a clinical resource to staff, hospital, system, or departmental committees and task forces, and provide leadership in ongoing departmental interest or study groups.
Demonstrate increasing expertise in treatment of a particular patient population.
Act as a clinical instructor to PT and PTA interns and mentor or train staff, students, and other learners.
Assist with departmental program development, clinical competencies, and supervision of support staff.
Participate 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.
Ensure safe care and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supply, productivity, and service-quality requirements.
Maintain professional growth through mandatory and continuing education and skills competency; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource.
Provide safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues, consistent with Memorial Hermann service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.