Physical Therapist: Impactful Care with Great Benefits

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team and deliver high-quality patient care under supervision. You will evaluate and treat patients across the age spectrum, from neonates to geriatrics, following physician orders and established care plans.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient education, discharge planning, and ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Texas with SCD or DPT.
• BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services of all ages from neonate to geriatric
• Performs patient assessment
• Establishes plan of care
• Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs
• Plans for discharge
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care
• Assesses the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to achieve goals

Education

Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Texas (SCD or DPT)

BLS from American Heart Association

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team and deliver high-quality patient care under supervision. You will evaluate and treat patients across the age spectrum, from neonates to geriatrics, following physician orders and established care plans.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient education, discharge planning, and ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness.