Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program.
• Current or temporary 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 completion of a residency or fellowship program, or a licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis.
• Ability to push and lift 75–100 pounds occasionally or frequently and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk, stoop, and squat frequently.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for patient care and perform complete, comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Accurately interpret evaluation findings; write plans of care, develop goals, and create programs to attain those goals.
• Implement physical therapy treatment programs and provide basic physical therapy treatments.
• Demonstrate competency in basic physical therapy skills.
• Take responsibility for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Regularly assess patients’ progress toward treatment goals and adjust goals, plans, or programs as indicated.
• Motivate and instruct patients and caregivers using appropriate methods.
• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, insurance companies, and other professional colleagues.
• Present relevant topics from professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings, and meetings as delegated or requested.
• Manage time effectively.
• Document appropriately in medical records and complete other documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including those for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
• Pursue professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
• Support department-based goals and perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.