PT - Physical Therapist

Senior Living Properties - Coronado Healthcare Center; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Long Term Care assignment in Pampa, Texas. This 13-week contract offers a day shift (8 hours) with responsibilities including patient evaluations, treatment planning, discharge planning, and coordination with the health care team.

Requirements include 2 years of PT experience and a Texas or compact license. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient education, and adherence to safety and accrediting standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Physical Therapy experience required.
• Texas (TX) or compact license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations by obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting tests and measures.
• Establish individualized plans of care addressing impairments per physician orders.
• Conduct ongoing reassessment of patient progress.
• Initiate and manage discharge planning from the first visit through treatment.
• Supervise and delegate to ancillary staff and students per state laws and policy.
• Complete legible, accurate documentation within department policy and accreditation requirements.
• Communicate with patient, family, caregivers, and health care team to maximize benefit using AIDET.
• Educate patient, family, caregiver, or significant other to meet their needs.
• Participate in professional development and educational programs.
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Job description

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Physical Therapist, Long Term Care (Day Shift) in Pampa, Texas.

Location

Pampa, TX

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Day shift, 8 hours.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnose, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They will develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability, working with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations by obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.
• Establish individualized plans of care and select treatment techniques that address specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
• Conduct ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
• Initiate and manage the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
• Supervise and delegate to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
• Complete legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
• Communicate with the patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefit of care utilizing AIDET.
• Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provide education to meet those needs.
• Participate in professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, including in-service meetings, workshops, and reading current literature concerning the scope of practice.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities and provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.

Required Experience

• 2 years of Physical Therapy experience - Required
• TX or compact license - Required

Certifications/Licensure

• Current Physical Therapist license in Texas or compact license.