Outpatient Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist / FT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans while maintaining high standards of quality. Candidates must possess a valid Texas Physical Therapist license and BLS certification. The organization offers a competitive compensation package, including a retention bonus and generous paid time off, within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Texas.
• Maintains BLS certification during employment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide care services to patients of all ages.
• Assess patients and establish plans of care.
• Communicate with healthcare team and families to promote care effectiveness.

Skills

Ability to read, write and converse in English

Ability to communicate with various stakeholders

Calmness under stress

Ability to evaluate and interpret clinical information

Education

Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Texas

BLS certification from American Heart Association

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Physical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist functions under the direct supervision of the physical medicine supervisor. The staff therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. They also assume the responsibility and accountability of the care of their patients who are being treated by physical therapist assistants.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care services of all ages from neonate to geriatric
• Performs patient assessment
• Establishes plan of care
• Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs
• Plans for discharge
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care
• Assesses the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to achieve goals

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas with a SCD or DPT
• BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and converse in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Bending, lifting (50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
• Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

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