Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Rehab

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.  Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with neonatal geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable.  Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.   Other related duties as assigned. 

General Functions: 

• Responds to physician orders for physical therapy.   
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.   
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.   
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. 
• Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence. 
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed. 
• Interprets physician orders and requests interpretation as necessary 
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients 
• Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment plan accordingly 
• Develops realistic functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations 
• Instructs and involves patient, family, social worker, nursing staff and discharge planner in patient’s progress and discharge plans, participating in appropriate meetings. 
• Maintains documentation on all treatments 
• Uses appropriate modalities and procedures correctly demonstrating knowledge of indications and contraindications 
• Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use 
• Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities, needs of other staff, and the department needs and responsibilities 
• Provides in-service to staff 
• Provides clinical education for PT students 
• Utilizes supportive personnel and supervises administration of treatment plans 
• Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient 
• problems immediately, initiating appropriate action. 
• Maintains a working knowledge of routine clerical procedures 
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively 
• Maintains safe environment 
• Addresses patient population –specific needs 
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy 

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: No previous work experience necessary.   

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting (outpatient and inpatient care), as well as marketing and business familiarity. Spanish Proficiency 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NEW GRADUATES: Possession of current Texas State license prior to orientation.  ALL OTHERS: Possession of current Texas State license. 

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: See Preferred Certification Listing 

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support on hire.

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