Licensed Physical Therapist - Arlington Location

TMI Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery, P.A.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports medicine facility is seeking a Physical Therapist in Arlington, Texas, responsible for evaluating and treating patients while overseeing care plans. Ideal candidates will have a Texas physical therapy license and excellent communication skills to provide exceptional patient service. This position is vital for ensuring the highest quality of rehabilitation and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Texas state physical therapy license or temporary permit.
• Recommended 1 year of Physical Therapy experience or completed internship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat clients/patients.
• Develop and oversee treatment plans.
• Assess patient progress and adjust plans as necessary.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Time management

Teamwork mentality

Confidentiality

Education

Graduation from an accredited program of Physical Therapy

Texas state physical therapy license

Job description

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat clients / patients of TMI Sports Medicine. They will develop, implement, and oversee the plan of care and document into the patients EMR appropriately.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets patients as they arrive to therapy and set the standard of excellent patient service.
• Reviews physician’s referral and patient’s medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Carry out evaluation and examination upon the first visit to establish POC.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Prescribe appropriate POC to return patients to their prior level of function.
• Oversees the implementation of the treatment plan and delegates appropriate tasks to support staff, ATCs, PTAs, and Rehab technicians.
• Enters prognosis, treatment, response, progress, and billing in patient’s EMR.
• Bills for physical therapy services in an efficient, ethical, and equitable manner.
• Assesses patients’ progress and effectiveness of treatment at every therapy session, and adjusts POC to maximize patents outcomes.
• Discharges patients from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Communicates proposed interventions, risks, and expected benefits with the patient.
• Coordinates care of the patient with direct oversight of all departmental support staff.
• Maintains the department equipment and clinical supplies in a clean and orderly condition and makes appropriate requests for needed supplies / equipment.
• Manages time efficiently and follows standard work practices.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Gradate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy
• Texas state physical therapy license, or temporary permit.

Specific Job Experience

• Recommended 1 year of Physical Therapy experience or PT internship completed at TMI Sports Medicine.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills and patient care skills.
• Ability to manage time and multiple tasks
• Approachability and team work mentality
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive, privileged communications and work product.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

These physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequency

None

Some

Freq.

Very

Freq.

Some – 1-4 times / day

Lifting >

50 lbs.

Very Freq – >

50 times / day

Lifting >

20 lbs.

Pushing >

50 lbs.

Pulling >

50 lbs.

Stooping, Kneeling

Climb

Balance

Physical Requirements :

Mental / Emotional Requirement :

Exposure to toxic / chemical / detergents

Manage stress appropriately

Maneuver weight of patients

Exposure to extreme hot / cold conditions

Exposure to dust / fumes / drafts

Works alone

Manual dexterity (hand / eye coordination)

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

violence

Reach above shoulder

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Work in areas that are

confined and / or crowded

Repetitive arm / hand movement

Exposure to X- ray / electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Working Conditions

Exposure to communicable diseases

INSIDE [Specify major

conditions]

Acuity – Near

Acuity – Far

Exposure to risk exposure

OUTSIDE [Specify major

conditions]

Depth perception

Use of latex gloves

Work Positions (% of time spent) :

Conclusion

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum of knowledge, skills and / or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

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Licensed Physical Therapist • Arlington, TX, US