Physical Therapist FT Heart

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist (DPT/SCD, LPT) to evaluate and plan therapies for patients with mobility limitations across facilities. The role emphasizes education, exercise implementation, and modalities to restore function and prevent disability.

The position may require travel between UHS facilities; licensure in Texas and BCLS certification are required, with a DPT preferred and clinical experience valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program at the master’s or doctoral level.
• DPT preferred; MPT/MSPT meets minimum educational requirement.
• Texas licensure as Physical Therapist required.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Maintain current BCLS certification as per unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and implement physical therapy interventions for patients.
• Educate patients and utilize exercises and modalities to restore function.
• Travel to facilities as needed for service provision.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Professional organization membership (

Code of Conduct compliance

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Master’s in Physical Therapy (MPT/MSPT)

Texas Physical Therapist licensure

Clinical experience

BCLS certification

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:

• Must be able to travel to facilities as needed
• 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 an accredited Physical Therapy program at the master’s or doctoral level.
• 2. A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is preferred; however, a Master’s in Physical Therapy (MPT/MSPT) meets the minimum educational requirement.
• 3. Licensure in the State of Texas as Physical Therapist
• 4. Clinical experience preferred
• 5. 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

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

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