PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Texoma Medical Center; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred by the medical staff, provide clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary therapy team, and serve as a resource for clinical guidance, practice and ethics.

This role supports PT/PTA student education programs, collaborates across facilities, and helps maintain high standards of patient care within the 414-bed acute care hospital that serves North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of Texas required. BLS Healthcare Provider per RQI guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. Must be able to commute between facilities in a timely manner.
• Strong knowledge of advanced therapy skills and competencies. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal relationship skills. Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and treatment of patients referred by medical staff; provides clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary therapy staff, and serves as a resource for the physical therapy staff for clinical guidance, practice and ethics.
• Provides supervision for PT/PTA student education programs.

Skills

Advanced therapy skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

About Universal Health Services

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Position Summary

Provides evaluation and treatment of patients referred by medical staff; provides clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary therapy staff, and serves as a resource for the physical therapy staff for clinical guidance, practice and ethics. Provides supervision for PT/PTA student education programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of Texas required. BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. Must be able to commute between facilities in a timely manner.
• Strong knowledge of advanced therapy skills and competencies. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal relationship skills. Basic computer skills.

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