Physical Therapy Resident

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX seeks a Physical Therapy Resident who will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs for individual patients, following PT principles. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team and mentor residents as residency requirements are met within designated timeframes.

Responsibilities include delegating and monitoring the work of licensed PT assistants, technicians and other support staff while ensuring adherence to program milestones and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No previous experience required.
• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required only for individuals identified as HMC Designated Drivers per policy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate; plan; and implement physical therapy treatment programs for individual patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Delegate and monitor work of licensed physical therapist assistants; technicians; and other support staff.
• Mentor residents to ensure residency requirements are met at designated timeframes.

Skills

Input data into computer programs

Rehabilitation equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Evaluates; plans; and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Delegates and monitors the work of licensed physical therapist assistants; technicians; and other support staff. Works with Residency Director and mentors throughout to ensure resident requirements are met at intervals at designated timeframes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Texas Driver's License required only for individuals identified as HMC Designated Drivers per policy

Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities

• Input data into computer programs
• Familiar with rehabilitation equipment

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk