Physical Therapist - PT PRN

Pate Rehabilitation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pate Rehabilitation in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients per physician orders, advancing patient independence through individualized plans and measurable goals.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, re-assess progress, and collaborate with the care team while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist in the state of operation.
• CPR/BLS certification as required by state regulations.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience as a physical therapist preferred.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to neurological injury.
• Strong communication and professionalism in verbal and written interactions.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to perform job duties (sitting, lifting, standing, bending, etc.).
• Health screen or examination may be required per location policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT evaluation and treatment of patients based on physician orders/referrals.
• Completes comprehensive evaluation using appropriate tools and procedures.
• Reviews patient records for diagnosis, history, precautions and contraindications.
• Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to maximize independence.
• Reassesses progress and modifies goals or treatment as needed.
• Communicates patient needs and progress to the treatment team and family as applicable.
• Consults with medical providers regarding evaluation, progress and discharge.
• Recommends adaptive equipment to improve function and incorporates its use.
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation on time.
• Adheres to corporate policies and applicable regulations; maintains professional standards.
• Supervises PT Assistants and PT Aides in patient care per state practice acts.
• Participates in staff development and continuing education.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations.

Our Company

Pate Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referrals
• Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures
• Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions and contraindications
• Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
• Communicates patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment
• Recommends and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function and incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehab program
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient‑related activities in accordance with state practice act
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist in state of operation
• Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Possesses the physical ability to perform job related duties which may require sitting, lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

About Our Line Of Business

Pate Rehabilitation, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, provides evidence-based physical, occupational, speech/language, and neurocognitive therapies, as well as vocational rehabilitation, to advance and accelerate patient recovery - helping individuals suffering from an acquired brain injury return to a high quality of life. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/pate-rehab . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .

Salary Range

USD $55.00 - $0.00 / Hour