About the role

  • Physical Therapist providing patient care in the Southwest Region for Memorial Hermann. Assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and ensuring high-quality patient experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plans based on the results of the evaluation.
  • Provides direct patient care.
  • Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers.
  • May assist Level II and III physical therapists and leadership with program development.
  • May provide training and guidance to students, interns and other staff.
  • Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
  • Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient.
  • Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients.
  • Accurately interprets evaluation findings.
  • Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
  • Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides basic physical therapy treatments.
  • Demonstrates competency in performing basic physical therapy skills.
  • Assesses patients regularly to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated.
  • Motivates and instructs patient/caregiver using appropriate methods.
  • Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers, professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
  • Manages time effectively.
  • Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; other duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
  • Current or temporary license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support
  • Doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, or licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis
  • The position requires occasional/frequent pushing and lifting 75 – 100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
  • Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary
  • The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Benefits

  • Travel stipend and mileage reimbursement available

Job title

Physical Therapist Traveler, Sports Medicine

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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