Physical Therapist - Outpatient

TCH Medical Center; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Texas is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize and implement PT treatment programs for patients from infancy to adulthood in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a Physical Therapy degree and Texas PT licensure, with a preference for BLS certification. We value clinical leadership and mentorship of less experienced staff within outpatient services.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• PT certification from the state of Texas is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred.
• General developmental therapist, all outpatient.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
• Develops an individualized plan of care based on evaluation/reassessment findings.
• Provides clinical support to outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Provides mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff as determined by evaluations of the learner.
• Documents patient information in EMR with limited errors.
• Actively serves as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year.
• Informs manager of unsafe or potentially unsafe situations and unusual problems.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical outpatient experience

Leadership/mentorship

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

PT certification (Texas)

BLS certification (AHA) preferred

Job description

We are searching for an Outpatient Physical Therapist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will plan, evaluate, organize and implement Physical Therapy (PT) treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
• Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines
• Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program
• Provides successful mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff (in area of specialty) as determined by evaluations completed by the “learner”
• Documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to hospital and departmental guidelines with no more than six (6) errors per year
• Provides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year
• Informs manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations
• Actively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement information
  

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy required
• PT certification from the state of Texas required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred
• General developmental therapist, all outpatient