Acute Care Physical Therapist OP FT

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS Scope of Responsibility The OP PT will also utilize appropriate skilled interventions to aid in executing the established plan of care. Other duties to include are to document findings in compliance with state and federal requirements. Responsible to the Director of Rehabilitation Services. Education Must hold a current license to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas. Training and Experience One year of clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist in the Acute Care hospital setting is preferred. Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider. Ability to work and communicate with multiple medical disciplines. Basic computer skills. Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of immunization records. Physical Demands Sitting – Occasionally Stationary Standing – Occasionally Walking – Frequently Ability to be mobile – Continually Crouching (bend at knees) – Frequently Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently Turn/Pivot – Frequently Climbing – Occasionally Balancing – Frequently Reaching overhead – Occasionally Reaching extension – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – Frequently Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight 35 lbs) – Occasionally Other: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually Other: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually Other: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually Other: Ability to distinguish colors – Continually Other: Ability to drive – Not Applicable Risk of electrical shock – Occasionally Risk of Radiation – Not Applicable Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely Chemicals – Occasionally Moving Mechanical Parts – Occasionally Weather Conditions – Not Applicable Bloodborne Exposure: Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan. – Frequently Respirator Fit Testing Required – Annually Age of Patient Population Served Infants 30 days – 1 year Children 1 – 12 years Adolescents 13 – 18 years Adults 19 – 70 years Geriatrics 70+ years Qualifications Education Doctorate or better. Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support. Lic Physical Therapist. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guadalupe Regional Medical Center