Physical Therapist / Outpatient Pediatrics / FT or PT / Days

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings to continue your nurse

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Résumé du poste

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, part of Universal Health Services, in Amarillo, TX, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join our patient‑focused team. You will evaluate patients, plan care, and provide therapies under physician direction for all ages.

The candidate should hold a Texas PT license (SCD or DPT) with BLS certification, and be committed to evidence‑based practice. We offer competitive pay, benefits, sign‑on bonus, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Texas PT license (SCD or DPT) required.
• BLS certification required.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Texas PT licensure (SCD or DPT)

BLS certification

Formation

DPT or SCD in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Physical Therapist - Sign on Bonus Available for Full Time!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist functions under the direct supervision of the physical medicine supervisor. The staff therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. They also assume the responsibility and accountability of the care of their patients who are being treated by physical therapist assistants.

Job Duties/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

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

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

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and converse in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions