Physical Therapist I: Rehab & Patient Education

Houston Methodist; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Physical Therapist I (PT I) to assess patients and develop individualized plans of care. You will educate patients, families, and caregivers and collaborate with an interprofessional health care team to achieve patient-specific goals.

You will deliver direct patient care, document progress, and ensure safety and high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced clinical environment. Texas-licensed PT candidates with BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
• PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Compact license acceptable according to current ECPTOTE requirements within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patient’s level of function and to determine the treatment plan. Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings and implements the therapy treatment plan.
• Provides education to patients, patient’s family members, and/or caregivers, based on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patient’s comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
• Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patient’s treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
• Contributes towards improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Independent judgment

Tools

Rehabilitation equipment

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Physical Therapist I (PT I) to assess patients and develop individualized plans of care. You will educate patients, families, and caregivers and collaborate with an interprofessional health care team to achieve patient-specific goals.

You will deliver direct patient care, document progress, and ensure safety and high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced clinical environment. Texas-licensed PT candidates with BLS certification are preferred.