Physical Therapist

Midland Health; Midland (TX); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Midland Health in Midland, Texas, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop goals and treatment plans, administer physical therapy treatments, and document care. The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians and other departments and adherence to hospital policies.

Licensure in Texas is required, with a Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees preferred. Responsibilities include ongoing professional development, and the schedule includes weekend and holiday coverage as

Formación

• Baccalaureate Degree required; Masters or Doctorate Degree preferred from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must meet current legal requirements of licensure as a Physical Therapist within the State of Texas.
• Eight hours of hospital-provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate patients and develop goals and treatment plans.
• Administer PT modalities, procedures, and protocols according to department guidelines.
• Provide accurate, timely, and complete documentation.
• Promote teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
• Communicate with physicians and other health care workers.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and protocols; support professional development.

Educación

Baccalaureate Degree

Masters or Doctorate Degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Performs the essential duties and the primary functions of a physical therapist. Responsibilities include but are not limited to evaluating patients, developing goals and treatment plans, administering physical therapy treatments, documenting treatment, and communicating with physicians and other health care workers. Responsible for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. Responsible for solving practical problems, dealing with a variety of instructions in written and oral form.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

PRN: One weekend per month and one holiday per year; during the week as able

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Administer PT modalities, procedures, and protocols according to department guidelines
• Provide accurate, timely, and complete documentation
• Support and practice in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols
• Assumes responsibility for his/her professional development

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Baccalaureate Degree required; Masters or Doctorate Degree preferred from an accredited Physical Therapy program required
• Must meet current legal requirements of licensure as a Physical Therapist within the State of Texas
• Required to complete eight (8) hours of hospital provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine. Education will focus on management/care of total hip, knee and shoulder replacement as well as elective spine surgery patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.