Clinical Physical Therapist & Rehab Team Leader

Carle Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adjusting plans of care as needed based on patient response and evidence. The role involves education for patients and families, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with staff to ensure safe, effective rehabilitation.

The position emphasizes supervision of PTA and rehab technicians, maintaining consistent communication with the medical team, and contributing to department goals within a comprehensive care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - IDFPR
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable.
• Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
• Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Physical Therapy

Job description

Carle Health is hiring a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adjusting plans of care as needed based on patient response and evidence. The role involves education for patients and families, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with staff to ensure safe, effective rehabilitation.

The position emphasizes supervision of PTA and rehab technicians, maintaining consistent communication with the medical team, and contributing to department goals within a comprehensive care