Physical Therapist DPT/SCD PRN

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health system as a Physical Therapist, where you'll play a vital role in evaluating and rehabilitating patients with mobility challenges. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by reducing pain, restoring function, and promoting active lifestyles. Your expertise will help prevent disabilities and enhance the quality of life for those with medical problems or developmental disabilities. Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion while providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Doctoral program in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensure in Texas as a Physical Therapist is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan treatment for patients with mobility issues.
• Utilize exercises and modalities to promote recovery and function.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Rehabilitation Techniques

BCLS Certification

Education

Doctoral program in Physical Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist DPT/SCD (LPT) is responsible for evaluating, planning, educating, utilizing exercises and physical therapy modalities in the treatment and rehabilitative of persons who have medical problems, health related conditions, or a developmental disability that limits their ability to move or perform functional activities. Physical Therapist also help prevent conditions associated with loss of mobility and promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability to help individuals achieve healthy and active lifestyles. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be able to travel to facilities as needed.
2. Membership in professional organization preferred.
3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. Must be a graduate of a Doctoral program in Physical Therapy. Licensure in the State of Texas as Physical Therapist is required.
2. Clinical experience preferred.
3. Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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