Physical Therapist

Midland Memorial Hospital; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, TX seeks a licensed physical therapist to provide comprehensive patient care. You will evaluate patients, set goals and treatment plans, administer PT therapies, and document progress in the medical record.

The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians and other departments. Eligible candidates must hold a Baccalaureate in Physical Therapy (Masters or Doctorate preferred) and an active Texas PT license; continuing education is expected to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy required.
• Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred from an accredited program.
• Current Texas licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Eight hours per year of hospital-provided continuing education required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop goals and treatment plans.
• Administer physical therapy treatments and modalities.
• Document treatment progress in the medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital departments; promote teamwork.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Texas PT license

Continuing education requirements

Job description

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.

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.