Physical Therapist

Valley Baptist Health System; Brownsville (TX); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Valley Baptist Health System in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist. You will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs while delivering direct patient care within an interdisciplinary team.

This role demands a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Therapy and state licensure, with preferred experience of 2 years. Join us in providing compassionate care and making a significant difference in patients' lives.

Competenze

• Required state licensure for Physical Therapy practice.
• Preferred: 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Mansioni

• Responds to physician orders for physical therapy.
• Administers and interprets patient tests.
• Modifies treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Develops patient functional goals.
• Aims to restore mobility and independence.

Conoscenze

Physical Therapy

Patient Assessment

Direct Patient Care

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Valley Baptist - Brownsville Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

Per Diem, Rotate

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re‑assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for physical therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Improves and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to the highest level of independence.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications

• Education — Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy; Preferred: Doctorate Physical Therapy.
• Experience — Preferred: 2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting.
• Certifications — Required: State Licensure, AHA BLS.

Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality.

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