PT or Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Days 13 Week Inhouse Contract Premium Rate

Nacogdoches Medical Center; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Nacogdoches, TX is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to plan and direct therapy for patients with lymphedema. Responsibilities include creating personalized care plans, scheduling treatments, and educating patients and families on management strategies. Candidates must have a degree in physical therapy, certification in lymphedema management, and a Texas Physical Therapy License.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved physical therapy program required.
• Certification program for lymphedema management must be completed.
• BCLS certification needed within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct physical therapy evaluations and care plans for lymphedema patients.
• Schedule patient treatments and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.
• Educate patients and families on lymphedema management.

Skills

Lymphedema management

Patient Education

Multidisciplinary care

Education

Graduate of an approved physical therapy program

Certification in lymphedema management

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Days 13 Week Inhouse Contract Premium Rate

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Position Summary

A physical therapist with certification in lymphedema therapy shall plan, direct and perform physical therapy evaluations and care plans individualized to meet the need of each patient with lymphedema. Care plans shall be developed that promote restoration of function, restoration and maintenance of skin integrity, improvement in muscle strength, education of the patient and their families about lymphedema management principles, the prevention of deformities through exercise and positioning programs and/or pain management. Responsibilities include participation in scheduling of patient treatments, multidisciplinary care planning and patient education, and team support of other areas of service besides their assigned home department.

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Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduate of an approved physical therapy program; Completion of certification program for lymphedema management
• Minimum Experience: Required Certification: BCLS within 3 months of date of hire
• Required Licensure: Texas Physical Therapy License or temporary license is adequate with permanent license obtained by 6 months after date of hire; certification in lymphedema management
• Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.