Physical Therapist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist I to evaluate, plan, and implement treatment to maximize patient function. You will educate patients and plan discharges.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, documenting care, communicating with the care team, supervising staff, and advancing clinical skills through ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with two years of related work experience.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration: BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, treats and monitors patient; modifies therapy program and goals.
• Performs clinical documentation and ensures accurate charges; understands reimbursement.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, coworkers and the medical care team; provides education.
• Supervises ancillary staff, students and volunteers.
• Advances clinical skills through ongoing education and evidence-based practice.
• Disseminates knowledge to develop colleagues’ clinical skills; adheres to guidelines.
• Maintains awareness of system goals and aligns activities accordingly.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

Masters or Bachelors + 2 years

Job description

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist 1 provides care by evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment. They also educate patients and plan discharges to maximize function.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Evaluates, treats and monitors patient. Modifies therapy program and goals.
• Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately. Knows about reimbursement related to practice setting.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family, and staff.
• Supervises ancillary staff, students and volunteers.
• Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Dispenses knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues. Adheres to organizational, national, and state regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.

Key Success Factors

• Must possess problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must have good communication skills. Be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, their family members, and facility staff.
• Exhibits exceptional face-to-face synergy and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team. Assures excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
• High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Qualifications

• Education - Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration -

Physical Therapist (PT)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.