Therapy - PT

Cynet Health; Merkel (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week assignment in a Long Term Care setting. The role focuses on assessing movement and functional deficits, developing patient-centered treatment plans, and achieving goals to restore function and prevent disability.

The PT will perform evaluations, implement tests and measures, coordinate discharge planning, and communicate with patients and the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care. Texas or compact license is required.

Qualifications

• Assess and identify deficits in movement and daily activities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with patient-centered goals.
• Ongoing reassessment of patient response to treatment.
• Discharge planning from first visit through treatment.
• Communication with patient and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and systems review.
• Select and administer tests and measures.
• Manage discharge planning throughout treatment.
• Supervise ancillary staff and students as allowed.
• Document accurately within policy timelines.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Differential diagnosis

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Documentation

Team communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Therapy - PT

Profession: Physical Therapist (PT)

Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: 2 years of PT experience required

License: Texas or compact license required

Certifications: None specified

Must-Have: None specified

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 develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.The physical therapist works with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.Essential functions include performing patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to gather data.The physical therapist establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that address the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.Ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment is conducted.They initiate and manage the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.The physical therapist supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.Legible, accurate, and clear documentation must be completed within the established timeframe according to department policy and procedure.They communicate with the patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the healthcare team to promote the maximum benefit of care.Educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other are assessed, and education is provided to meet those needs.Participation in professional growth and development through educational programs, including in-service meetings, workshops, and reviewing current literature concerning scope of practice, is essential.The physical therapist actively participates in quality improvement activities.An environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff must be provided.They comply with appropriate and approved safety standards.The physical therapist functions within the scope of practice as defined by the state's practice act.Other related duties may be performed as required and directed.