Senior Physical Therapist - West Houston

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist to provide exceptional care to patients in a dynamic environment. In this pivotal role, you will conduct thorough evaluations and create tailored treatment plans aimed at restoring function and promoting healing. Your expertise will not only impact patient recovery but also contribute to quality management and staff education initiatives. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team, enhancing your professional skills while making a significant difference in the lives of patients. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your growth in the field of physical therapy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist, preferably in outpatient oncology.
• Current Texas license for Physical Therapy and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop treatment plans to restore function.
• Participate in patient education and staff development activities.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Program Planning

Pain Management

Patient Education

Cross-Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Advanced Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Senior Physical Therapist - West Houston - Float Responsibility

SUMMARY

Function: Provides direct, professional physical therapy services for hospital and clinic patients.

Scope: Impacts patient treatment and recovery.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, program planning and treatment to restore function, relieve pain, promote healing, prevent disability and/or facilitate adaptation to permanent disability.
2. Reviews patient referrals and medical records.
3. Contributes to performance improvement and quality management tasks.
4. Participates in patient and student education.
5. Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.
6. Contributes to staff development or community education by presenting education in-services or community presentations.
7. Participates in the cross-training program, demonstrating competencies in at least two different services or through attainment of specialty certification.
8. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Received: General supervision by the Director and Associate Director, Rehabilitation Services. Clinical supervision by Supervisor, Physical Therapy. Medical supervision for individual patients from the referring and/or attending physician.

Given: Assigned staff.

REQUIREMENTS

Education required: Bachelor's or advanced degree from accredited School of Physical Therapy.

Education Preferred: Advanced degree in Physical Therapy or related field.

Experience Required: Three years of experience as a Physical Therapist.

Experience Preferred: Three years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient care setting, preferably oncology.

Licensure/Certification Required: Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Examiners. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR).

Licensure/Certification Preferred: None.

Other Required: None.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information:

• Requisition ID: 171828
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 98,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 147,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite