Physical Therapist, Traveler - West Region

Assess patients and perform complete, comprehensive evaluations Develop and initiate treatment plans based on evaluation findings Accurately interpret evaluation findings and establish goals Implement physical therapy treatment programs and provide basic physical therapy treatments Provide direct patient care and document findings, progress, instructions, and other medical-record information Assume responsibility for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians Assess patients regularly and alter goals, plans, or programs as indicated Motivate and instruct patients and caregivers Communicate with patients, caregivers, physicians, insurance companies, and professional colleagues Assist Level II and III physical therapists and leadership with program development Provide training and guidance to students, interns, and other staff Present relevant professional-literature topics at meetings, conferences, grand rounds, and university settings Manage time effectively and ensure safe, policy-compliant care Promote professional growth through mandatory and continuing education and skills competency Requirements Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program Current or temporary license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission Current certification in Basic Life Support For direct access practice: doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, OR licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission Ability to occasionally/frequently push and lift 75-100 pounds and carry up to 30 pounds Prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination Ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing Ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of physical therapy programs while ensuring compliance with professional standards. Capable of effective communication with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, alongside a commitment to ongoing education and professional development. Highest-signal resume keywords Bachelor's Degree In Physical Therapy Current Texas Physical Therapy License Basic Life Support Certification Patient Assessment And Evaluation Treatment Plan Development Hard Skills Patient Care Physical Therapy Treatment Evaluation Interpretation Goal Setting Documentation Program Development Differential Diagnosis Fine Hand Dexterity Eye-Hand Coordination Physical Therapy Techniques Soft Skills Communication Motivation Instruction Time Management Team Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications Texas Physical Therapy License Basic Life Support Certification Industry Keywords Physical Therapy Patient Evaluation Rehabilitation Continuing Education Professional Development #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor