Physical Therapist - FT- Days - Neuro Therapy Institute

DHR Health; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Texas seeks a full-time Physical Therapist for the Neuro Therapy Institute to evaluate, plan, direct and administer physical therapy as prescribed by physicians. You will supervise staff, coordinate patient care, and participate in performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, ensuring safety and infection control, maintaining records, and communicating effectively with physicians and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current licensed physical therapist in Texas.
• BLS certification required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, with clear communication across nursing, administration and physicians.
• Outpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote the facility's mission, vision and values in service delivery.
• Direct and supervise the Physical Therapy department staff (PTAs, Aides).
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and recommend changes to physicians.
• Assess patients and reassess as per policy; include geriatric and general populations.
• Develop teaching plans based on learning needs and evaluate effectiveness with families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of physical therapy modalities and apply safely.
• Treat patients and families with respect, addressing psychosocial and cultural needs.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safety; manage equipment.
• Coordinate care with physicians and staff per hospital policy.
• Maintain personnel and departmental records.
• Participate in orientation and in-service training for staff; assist with hiring/termination decisions.
• Engage in performance improvement activities and collaboration with other departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

English proficiency

Clear communication across levels

Outpatient rehab experience (preferred

Education

Graduate of accredited school of physical therapy

Current Texas PT license

Current BLS certification

Job description

Physical Therapist - FT- Days - Neuro Therapy Institute - 22387

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Description

Summary:

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (PTA, Therapy Technician, etc.). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of accredited school of physical therapy required
• Current registered physical therapist license in the State of Texas required
• Current BLS certification required
• Organizational skills is necessary
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
• Prefer outpatient rehabilitation experience

Responsibilities:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practice
• Responsible for direction of the Physical Therapy Department certified staff, including Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed.
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.
• Provides evaluation of certified staff including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and termination
• Other duties as assigned

Other information:

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of disease processes and related causative factors.
• Knowledge of benefits/values of rehabilitative medicine and rehabilitative medicine agents.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
• Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations (i.e., Code Blue).

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES:

(Chain-of-command)

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC:

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.