Physical Therapist - FT - Days - Phys Ther - 20644

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX, is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist for the Day shift in Rehabilitation Services. You will evaluate and plan treatments, administer modalities, and help patients regain function after injury or illness, while coordinating with PTAs and therapy staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and physicians, budget awareness, infection control, and safety; previous outpatient rehab experience preferred; Texas licensure required; strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Current licensed Physical Therapist in Texas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Prefer outpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and administers physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Directs and supervises certified staff and aides within the department.
• Observes treatment effectiveness and recommends changes to physicians.
• Performs patient assessments and documents progress per policy.
• Educates patients and families, and coordinates care with nursing and physicians.
• Maintains department safety, infection control, and equipment upkeep.
• Supports budget considerations and performance improvement activities.
• Assists with orientation, training and staff evaluations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interdepartmental collaboration

Outpatient rehab experience

Education

Graduate of accredited school of physical therapy

Texas PT license

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Physical Therapist - FT - Days - Phys Ther - 20644

US:TX:Edinburg | REHABILITATION SERVICES | Full Time

Description

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary:

POSITION 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
• 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

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.
• Additional languages preferred.
• 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).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

• 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

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.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA)

Working Conditions

The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

Occupational Exposure

This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

Physical Requirements

• Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
• Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.
• Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Pulling hand over hand
• Pushing
• Repeated bending
• Stooping/Bending
• Reaching above shoulder
• Climbing Stairs
• Climbing Ladders
• Dual simultaneous grasping
• Depth Perceptions needed
• Ability to see
• Identify Colors
• Operating office equipment
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to Count
• Ability to hear verbal communication without aid
• Operating Personal Vehicle
• Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication
• Other: Ability to deal with stress

Intelligence

Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to “catch on” or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3

Verbal

Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3

Numerical

Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2

Spatial

Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to “visualize” objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2

Form Perception

Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3

Clerical Perception

Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2

Motor Coordination

Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3

Finger Dexterity

Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3

Manual Dexterity

Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3

Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination

Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3

Color Discrimination

Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3

I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.

If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.

Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________________