Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Growth Opportunities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus program

Loan forgiveness program

Competitive compensation & paid time –

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluations, modalities and treatments under supervision, with responsibilities for a designated group of patients and collaboration with the care team.

Requires Texas licensure (SCD/DPT) and BLS certification, with experience in planning discharge and education for patients and families. Sign-on bonus available and a focus on high-quality patient care in Amarillo.

Qualifications

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

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
• Educates 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

Skills

English Proficiency

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Texas PT Licensure (SCD/DPT)

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluations, modalities and treatments under supervision, with responsibilities for a designated group of patients and collaboration with the care team.

Requires Texas licensure (SCD/DPT) and BLS certification, with experience in planning discharge and education for patients and families. Sign-on bonus available and a focus on high-quality patient care in Amarillo.