Physical Therapist – Physical Therapy ($10K Sign-On Bonus)

StretchMed Marlborough; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StretchMed Marlborough seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs to restore function and maximize patient performance. You will plan therapy using exercise, manual techniques and modalities, evaluate progress, and document findings.

The role includes supervising PT assistants, support staff and students, ensuring compliance with ethics guidelines and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice
• Excellent communication skills
• New graduates accepted; experience preferred
• Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
• CPR certification (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

• Interpret and carry out the physician's prescriptions per practice act guidelines
• Direct, supervise, and instruct physical therapy assistants; support staff; volunteers and students in the department
• Assist, by providing input, with performance evaluations of assistants and support staff
• Protect confidential data and the safety and welfare of patients and other associates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpreting physician prescriptions

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

CPR certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Description

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician per practice act guidelines.
• Responsible for overall direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of physical therapy assistants; support staff; volunteers and students utilized in the department
• Assists, by providing input, with performance evaluations of assistants and support staff
• Responsible for protection of confidential data and the safety and welfare of patients and other associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. Excellent communication skills

Experience

• New graduates accepted; experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
• CPR (American Heart Association)

Work Schedule

Varies

Work Type

Full Time