Physical Therapist NE

Ennis Regional Medical Center; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, TX is seeking a licensed physical therapist to evaluate and treat patients, supervise assistants, and contribute to a culture of high standards, patient safety, and teamwork. This role involves education on prevention and rehabilitation, collaboration with physicians and families, and comfortable use of EMR systems and therapy modalities in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must hold a DPT/DPT or PT degree, a current Texas license, and BLS certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy required.
• Current State Physical Therapy License.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 90 days of hire or transfer

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, families, and co-workers to ensure service excellence.
• Assesss and reassesses patients across age groups per policy.
• Supervises and delegates to therapy assistants and aides; ensures competence and communication.
• Administers treatments involving physical modalities and devices.
• Plans and carries out individualized therapy programs to restore function and alleviate pain.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and evaluates learning effectiveness.
• Documents goals and progress and reevaluates plans with patient input.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

EMR systems

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Join Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, TX, a full-service healthcare facility that provides an array of services, including advanced digital imaging, 24-hour emergency care, physical and occupational therapy, and same-day surgery. At Ennis, your daily contributions will contribute to a culture of high standards, meaningful impact, and local connection.

Job Summary

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment

Essential Functions

• Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
• Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified patient therapy assistants, therapy technicians, therapy aides, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication. according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agent modalities using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications
• Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy, required

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have a current State Physical Therapy License
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer

Experience

• Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage
• Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Additional languages preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities