Physical Therapist PT Heart

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Physical Therapist DPT/SCD (LPT) to evaluate and plan patient care, educate on therapies, and apply exercises and modalities to restore function and reduce pain. Travel between facilities may be required to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation.

Candidates should hold a Texas PT license, with a DPT preferred (MPT/MSPT acceptable). Clinical experience and current BCLS certification are highly valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (master's or doctoral level).
• Licensure in Texas as a Physical Therapist is required.
• BCLS certification maintained per unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, educate, and implement physical therapy interventions to restore mobility and function.
• Use exercises and modalities to reduce pain and prevent disability, promoting healthy, active lifestyles.
• Travel between facilities as needed to provide services.

Skills

Travel to facilities

Professional organization member

Compliance awareness

Education

DPT preferred

MPT/MSPT acceptable

Texas PT license

Clinical experience preferred

BCLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist DPT/SCD (LPT) is responsible for evaluating, planning, educating, utilizing exercises and physical therapy modalities in the treatment and rehabilitative of persons who have medical problems, health related conditions, or a developmental disability that limits their ability to move or perform functional activities. Physical Therapist also help prevent conditions associated with loss of mobility and promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability to help individuals achieve healthy and active lifestyles. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to travel to facilities as needed
• Membership in professional organization preferred
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program at the master's or doctoral level.
2. A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is preferred; however, a Master's in Physical Therapy (MPT/MSPT) meets the minimum educational requirement.
3. Licensure in the State of Texas as Physical Therapist
4. Clinical experience preferred
5. Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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