Supplemental Physical Therapist, Northeast

Memorial Hermann Health System

20d

About The Position

The Supplemental Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and initiates treatment plans based on evaluation findings, documents progress, and instructs patients and caregivers. Evaluations may include measurements of neuromuscular and skeletal functions. The therapist provides recommendations, assists with program development, serves as a clinical resource and mentor, and supports the development 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, but does not diagnose an illness or disease. Any medical diagnosis established by a qualified healthcare practitioner is considered during evaluation. This position provides PRN coverage, primarily on weekends, with weekdays as needed. It requires flexibility in scheduling and movement between patient care areas as necessary.

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.
Ability and willingness to mentor or train staff or supervise clinical interns and students.
Ability to commit to the elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and moving within patient care areas as necessary.
The position requires occasional or frequent lifting of up to 75 or 100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds, prolonged standing, and frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, ability to receive oral and written communication, and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Clinical leadership and increasing expertise in a particular patient type or group, or experience enhancing an existing clinical program for that population.
Experience serving as a clinical resource for a hospital, system, or departmental committee or task force, or initiating or leading a departmental interest or study group.
Experience designing and implementing an original staff development program that facilitates other staff members’ clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for patient care and perform comprehensive evaluations of patients with a physician’s referral.
Accurately interpret evaluation findings and develop written plans of care, goals, and comprehensive programs to attain those goals.
Implement physical therapy treatment programs and provide advanced treatments, demonstrating competency in advanced physical therapy skills.
Oversee patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians; regularly assess patient progress and modify 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 care in the medical record and complete other documentation accurately and efficiently.
Serve as a clinical resource to staff, the hospital, and system or departmental committees or task forces; provide leadership in departmental interest or study groups.
Demonstrate increasing expertise in treatment of a particular patient population.
Act as a clinical instructor to physical therapy and physical therapist assistant interns.
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 for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supply management, productivity, and service quality requirements.
Pursue professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department 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.