Physical Therapist, Vestibular

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to work in a fast-paced setting, covering developmental and sports orthopedics for patients from 0 years to adulthood. You will plan, evaluate, organize and implement PT treatment programs in a developmentally appropriate manner.

Strong communication with families and physicians is essential, and you will contribute to mentorship and quality improvement while maintaining high standards of patient care in a busy outpatient environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree required.
• Texas PT license required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per guidelines.
• Develops an individualized care plan based upon evaluations.
• Provides clinical support to outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Mentors less experienced staff in area of specialty.
• Documents patient information in EMR with limited errors.
• Provides clinical leadership as instructor for at least 1 student per year.
• Informs manager of unsafe situations and potential issues.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and safety protocols.

Skills

PT license (TX)

BLS Certification

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

We are searching for an Outpatient Physical Therapist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting who will cover a variety of areas including developmental and sports orthopedics. In this position, you will plan, evaluate, organize and implement Physical Therapy (PT) treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Would love interest or experience with pediatric vestibular and developmental patient populations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
• Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines
• Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program
• Provides successful mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff (in area of specialty) as determined by evaluations completed by the “learner”
• Documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to hospital and departmental guidelines with no more than six (6) errors per year
• Provides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year
• Informs manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations
• Actively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement information
  As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy required
• PT certification from the state of Texas required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred