Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Rehab

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Northeast Baptist Hospital, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs across neonatal to geriatric patients. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, coordinate with physicians, and support discharge planning to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, documentation accuracy, and participation in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy is required.
• Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Texas State license required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for physical therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies the plan.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and family expectations.
• Improves and restores functional mobility to maximize independence.
• Maintains documentation of all treatments and ensures equipment is safe to use.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Northeast Baptist Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Northeast Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with neonatal geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Responds to physician orders for physical therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.
• Interprets physician orders and requests interpretation as necessary
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients
• Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment plan accordingly
• Develops realistic functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations
• Instructs and involves patient, family, social worker, nursing staff and discharge planner in patient’s progress and discharge plans, participating in appropriate meetings.
• Maintains documentation on all treatments
• Uses appropriate modalities and procedures correctly demonstrating knowledge of indications and contraindications
• Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
• Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities, needs of other staff, and the department needs and responsibilities
• Provides in-service to staff
• Provides clinical education for PT students
• Utilizes supportive personnel and supervises administration of treatment plans
• Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient
• problems immediately, initiating appropriate action.
• Maintains a working knowledge of routine clerical procedures
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population –specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: No previous work experience necessary.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting (outpatient and inpatient care), as well as marketing and business familiarity. Spanish Proficiency

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NEW GRADUATES: Possession of current Texas State license prior to orientation. ALL OTHERS: Possession of current Texas State license.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: See Preferred Certification Listing

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support on hire. #LI-JH5

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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