Physical Therapist / Acute Care / M-F / Sign on Bonus

Position: Physical Therapist Physical Therapist functions under the direct supervision of the physical medicine supervisor. The staff therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. They also assume responsibility and accountability of the care of their patients who are being treated by physical therapist assistants. Responsibilities Provides patient care services of all ages from neonate to geriatric Performs patient assessment Establishes plan of care Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs Plans for discharge Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care Assesses the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to achieve goals Benefits Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Qualifications Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas with a SCD or DPT BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment Physical and Sensory Requirements Ability to read, write and converse in English Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents Ability to respond to pages Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions Bending, lifting (50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr