Physical Therapist - PRN

Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist develops and provides physical therapy services to referred patients and serves as a patient advocate in the Therapy Department. JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  Consults, screens, evaluates, and treats patients as assigned in inpatient and outpatient settings.  Evaluates patients within two to three working days of physician referral, depending on the level of care.  Develops effective treatment plans for assigned patients.  Supervises the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in direct patient care and patient-related activities. Provide treatments and monitor the progress of assigned patients. Treats patients according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician.  Communicates with the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) Services, physicians, and other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.  Participates in necessary in patient care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings.  Participates in policy and procedure meetings.  Documents treatments and outcomes and all required documentation related to patient care according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines in a timely manner.  Participates in In-Service Training Programs with staff to achieve a high standard of care for all staff.  Records daily treatments and charges with respect to department policy.  Establishes and instructs parents/caregivers in patient-specific home exercise programs/maintenance programs.  Participates in discharge planning.  Secures necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence.  Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant schools.  Communicates and coordinates clinical services/department functions with other departments to achieve cohesion and effectiveness.  Communicates with the Director of Rehabilitation Services regarding department programs, goals, objectives, problems, and successes.  Demonstrates knowledge of Physical Therapy equipment utilized in different procedures, for example, electrical stimulation, traction, ultrasound, whirlpool, etc.  Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of Physical Therapy.  Utilizes resources appropriately and uses/maintains equipment to prolong working life.  Accesses and checks webmail each shift when working to keep informed of current events.  Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: • A graduate of a bachelor's level program in Physical Therapy. EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of one year of experience working in an IP and OP setting in developmental disabilities and neurological/orthopedic conditions. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: • Licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of Texas. • Current CPR certification. • Attend behavioral management and de-escalation techniques training as required by the facility. • Certification in behavior management or related (SAMA, ABA, PIP, etc.)