Physical Therapist PRN Float-Outpatient

Physical Therapist PRN Float

Department: Children's Health Specialty Centers for Outpatient Therapy

Float Requirements- Must be available to float to three or more outpatient sites based on the following options:

• Northern Outpatient Locations: Allen, Plano, Richardson, Grapevine
• Southern Outpatient Locations Waxahachie, Dallas, Grapevine, Rockwall
• Eastern Outpatient Locations: Allen, Richardson, Rockwall, Dallas

Shift Needs: Must be available to work 60 hours per quarter. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Must be available to pick up 8-10 hour shifts; Must have flexibility to pick up shifts 2-3 days per week

Training Requirements: Must be available for one week of orientation. Must be available for one shift per week during initial training period of 10-12 weeks

Job Type: On-Site/Float

PRN Float Rate: $60.00 per hour

Why consider this role? This role offers a balance of flexibility in scheduling and diverse working environments. You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of developmental conditions which will expand your knowledge and improve your skills in pediatric therapy.

Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Children's Health Specialty Centers for outpatient therapy offer a comprehensive range of pediatric therapy services aimed at supporting children's physical, developmental, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function, setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice; provide direct PT treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms; and collaborate with physicians, patients, family and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning
• Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities; supervise rehabilitation aides; mentor and instruct PT interns and other students as indicated
• Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings, in services, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program development as assigned by Team Leader; and participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description
• Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area

How You'll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years job-related experience preferred
• Pediatric outpatient experience preferred
• Experience floating multiple clinic sites and working any varied clinic environments preferred

EDUCATION

• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• License to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required from the American Heart Associations required upon hire

JOB PROFILE

• Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.