Physical Therapist

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize and implement PT treatment programs for patients from 0 to adulthood with a developmental and sports focus. Schedule may include Tue–Fri 7:30–6:00 with potential remote documentation options.

Requirements include a Degree in Physical Therapy and Texas PT certification. BLS preferred; 2 years experience or 1-year residency preferred. Respiratory fit testing is part of safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• PT certification from the state of Texas is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments according to hospital and department guidelines.
• Develops an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings.
• Provides clinical support to outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Mentors less experienced staff in area of specialty as determined by evaluations.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

We are searching for a Physical Therapist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will plan, evaluate, organize and implement Physical Therapy (PT) treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood.

Focus: D evelopmental and Sports

Potential Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 730-6. Option for 3 -12 from office with patient care (7-7) and 4 hours from home for remote documentation if someone is interested in that type of schedule but another option could be split shift T, TH, F.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
• Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines
• Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program
• Provides successful mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff (in area of specialty) as determined by evaluations completed by the "learner"
• Documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to hospital and departmental guidelines with no more than six (6) errors per year
• Provides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year
• Informs manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations
• Actively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement information

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy required
• PT certification from the state of Texas required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred