PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Regency Health Care, Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will conduct assessments and create personalized therapeutic programs to help patients restore their physical functions. Your expertise will guide patients through exercises and treatments while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about helping others regain their mobility and improve their quality of life, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy curriculum.
• Current Texas license to practice as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized therapeutic programs.
• Supervise PTA and coordinate patient care with the Rehab Director.
• Document patient progress and educate family members.

Skills

Assessment and Reassessment

Therapeutic Program Planning

Gait Training

Patient Coordination

Documentation Skills

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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Job Location: The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Spring, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Description: The Physical Therapist (PT) conducts assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The PT also plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include therapeutic exercises, gait training, range of motion testing and exercise, maintenance therapies, heat treatments, baths, and other activities normally performed by a physical therapist.

Job Duties/ Knowledge

• Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore physical function, improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designated professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient's involvement in the decision affecting his/her care.
• Instructs other agency personnel and patients' family members in activities of physical therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient's plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcomes.
• Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the Quality Assurance/ Improvement Program.
• Supervises PTA treating evaluated patient and is available for phone conference.
• Credentialed wound care Physical therapist participates in wound care per agency policy and procedure.

Physical Requirements

Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patient movement, writing, and speaking.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a curriculum in Physical Therapy accredited/approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Physical Therapy Association awarding a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Current licensed by the state of Texas to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Two years appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist required. One year experience in a home health setting preferred.

Degrees of Travel

Home visits and/or hourly patient care daily. Periodic office meetings. Must have reliable transportation and agency-required liability insurance.

Degrees of Disruption to Routine, Overtime

Must be able to adapt to client status and needs as directed. Schedule changes daily due to staffing, client condition and needs, new clients, etc.

Safety Hazards In Job

Possible infections from clients, auto accidents, unsafe neighborhoods.

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care