PT (Physical Therapist)

Physical Therapist

Unit Notes Profiles are sent directly to the unit for consideration. Copy of the DL is needed at time of submittal to validate legal name - Pulse must reflect the name on a gov't issued ID - no middle initial or middle name. Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity within the past year. Candidates who were employed PRN through outside firms will be considered.

Special Information: Call outs are strongly discouraged and could lead to termination. May be asked to precept, as needed by the unit.

Department: PT

Number of patients treated per day: 7 treatment hours - Combination of IP/OP (80% IP with 20% OP) depending on census or preference.

General Certification Requirements: BLS

Other Certs Required for all PT: Texas and national license

Common diagnosis / Types of patients: SNF - General, wounds, ortho, neuro, Debility Acute Inpatient, Acute Rehab, Skilled, Outpatient? Critical Access: Op all dx, IP: Acute/Obs/Skilled/woundcare/Vacs - All dx

What areas are they required to cover? IP/OP

Experience or 'Must have' skills & common job duties: Wound care experience is preferred but not required. IP/OP experience

PT Manager/Supervisor: Anne Lockhart - Supervisor, Jo Johnson - Director

Rehab Aides: PTA's 2-3 PTAs and 1 tech

Shifts & Scheduling: Weekend Requirement: none Holiday Requirement: Rotate in with staff, may be needed, discuss in interview

Scrub Color/Dress Code: maroon scrubs - not provided

Department specific orientation: Yes - Brief

Additional Notes: Very supportive nursing and therapy staff, will see general PT cases; fractures, ortho injuries (sports), 10-15% neuro and a few amputations, neck pain (NO acutely ill patients at this campus) Unit has 2 FT Staff PTs that will support the PT and take any cases they do have experience with Any specialized cases are sent to St Joseph Regional (sister facility in Bryan, TX)