Physical Therapist Sr. - CMC - Gatesville - Full-Time

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Gatesville (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare institution in Texas is seeking a qualified individual to direct and evaluate physical therapy interventions for patients within a correctional setting. The role requires a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Texas license, along with five years of related experience. The candidate will oversee documentation, communicate with care teams, and supervise students and staff, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards required in healthcare delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Texas.
• Five years related experience.

Aufgaben

• Directs and evaluates physical therapy interventions for patients.
• Documents patient evaluations and treatment progress accurately.
• Communicates essential patient information to care teams.
• Supervises students and entry-level therapists.
• Delegates duties and monitors service delivery to PTA and Rehabilitation Aide.
• Supervises students as requested.
• Participates in training and supervision of entry-level therapists and mentoring physical therapist.
• Supports in-service/continuing education/research and teaching opportunities.
• Contributes to quality assurance activities and attends seminars/webinars as indicated.
• Participates in community program roles with hospital or organizational base.
• Abides by internal controls and reporting structure for the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Patient advocacy

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Clinical evaluation

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Job Summary

Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of physical therapy intervention provided to patients. Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objective, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
• Documents patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
• Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
• Participates in rounds, clinics and case conferences as assigned.
• Meets required competencies for assigned area.
• Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to PTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
• Supervises students as requested.
• Participates in training and supervision of entry-level therapist and mentoring physical therapist.
• Participates in the provides in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels.
• Participates and assists with implementation and data gathering for quality assurance activities and attends seminars, webinars as assigned or indicated to support evidence based practice.
• Participates in roles related to Community programs either with the hospital or organizational based.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equipment

Skilled in the use of materials, equipment, processes, procedures and techniques currently used in Physical Therapy Standard office equipment.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail is required to avoid injury.
• Must be able to deal with stressful and/or complex situations.
• Travel to other outpatient clinics and to attend CEU activities may be required.
• Lifting is required.

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Required Education / Experience

• Master's degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Texas.
• Five (5) years related experience.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Gatesville

Work Locations: Lane Murray Facility

Job: Therapy Services

Organization: UTMB Health

Regular

Shift: Standard

Employee Status: Team Lead / Technical

Job Posting: Jul 9, 2025, 4:02:03 PM