puestos de Physiotherapist en United States

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages who suffered loss of upper, lower extremities function, balance, coordination, endurance, or present with pain, or wounds/burns due to illnesses, trauma, or surgery. This position creates a treatment plan based on assessment findings and works with patients and families to achieve the highest possible level of independence.

1. Designs and implements treatment plans based on assessment findings.
2. Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely.
3. Educates patients and family members.
4. Evaluates patients' muscle strength, ROM, endurance, balance, pain, skin integrity and overall function level.
5. Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.
6. Supervises PT and PTA students as needed.
7. Supervises PTA and Aides as needed.

• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility in order to meet unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Knowledgeable in the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess skills to work with patients of all ages from infant to geriatric.
• Ability to perform work safely at all times adhering to the safety policies and procedures as well as the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Ability to perform all duties in a courteous and kind manner placing the patients and families' needs first.
• Ability to assist other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

• Bachelor's in Physical Therapy Required
• 1 year Healthcare/Medical - Physical Therapy Preferred
• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Certified in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.