Physical Therapist - Center for Polar Medical Operations (CPMO), 6-9 Months Locum to Work in AN[...]

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for a unique locum position in Antarctica. This role involves evaluating and treating patients while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. You will advocate for patients, document treatment progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging environment, making a significant impact on patient care. If you're passionate about physical therapy and looking for an adventurous role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy required, licensed in Texas.
• 0-3 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Document patient progress and communicate effectively with teams.
• Supervise students and provide educational opportunities.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Physical Therapy Evaluation

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Supervision of Students

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

For application assistance, please email [e-mail]. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Job Description - Physical Therapist - Center for Polar Medical Operations (CPMO), 6-9 Months Locum to Work in ANTARCTICA (2000336)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 0-3 years of related experience.

Job Description:

Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of physical therapy intervention provided to patients. Serves as a patient advocate, assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical, and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department and the organization.

Job-Related Duties:

• Provides evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture, and condition in assigned clinical area.
• Documents patient evaluation, treatment progress, and billing appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
• Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
• Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
• Meets required competencies for assigned area.
• Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to PTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
• Supervises students as requested (at least 1 year of experience).
• Participates in and provides in-service/continuing education/research opportunities.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Work Schedule:

6-9 month locum to work in ANTARCTICA.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

Antarctica
301 University Blvd. Antarctica
Galveston 77555

Job

Allied Health

Organization

UTMB Health

Shift

Standard
Variable Shift