Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Outpatient (PRN/Days)

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Outpatient

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093 Work hours: PRN/As needed - Weekdays and weekends. Tuesday and Thursdays, 12-16 hours per week Will work two weekend days a month and one holiday a year. Rehab Department highlights: Engaged Staff and Leadership Inclusive team focused on providing exceptional patient care

Qualifications

Here's What You Need Bachelor's Degree, Completion of a Physical Therapy program, upon hire required Pediatric experience preferred PT - Physical Therapist, Texas Physical Therapy License, upon hire required and BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support, prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills

What You Will Do

Performs age appropriate patient treatment Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment) Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self management and assistive equipment Maintains patient safety throughout treatment Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy