Physical Therapist / PT Outpatient Therapy Clinic

Overview: Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Outpatient Therapy Clinic Physical Therapist in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team:UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 48-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available. Responsibilities: Evaluates and assesses the patient’s physical therapy needs based on subjective and objective information obtained through medical record review, formal and informal test administration with appropriate analysis and interpretation of results to develop plan of care.Formulates written functional measurable goals, treatment plans, and/or home programs for patient and families.Provides treatment according to established goals on treatment plan and reassesses patient’s functional status when goals are met or there is a change in the patient’s condition.Instructs/educates patients/families in appropriate activities and referral to community resources as appropriate utilizing both verbal and written programs.Documents evaluations and progress in the medical record and maintains patient records as required.Communicates with patients, families and all health care professionals required to provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care. Maintains skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care. Qualifications: Education:High School diploma or equivalentGraduate of an accredited Physical Therapy degree program. (Masters)Experience:Customer friendlyMust be in good health and able to physically complete a fitness assessment.Strong verbal and written communication skillsActive listening, hearing and visual skillsMust use written and/or verbal sources of informationGood problem solving skillsBasic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system; database and word processing skills requiredStrong time management skillsAbility to think strategically and act tacticallyAbility to handle multiple tasks at the same timeAbility to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actionsDemonstrates good team workCertification and Licensure:Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas At least one year clinical experience preferredCPR certifiedCompliance Requirements:Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policiesPhysical Requirements:Must be in good health and able to physically complete a fitness assessment.Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.Frequent and prolonged bending stooping, crouching, walking, pushing, pulling and standing.