Physical Therapist - Center for Polar Medical Operations (CPMO), 6-9 Months Locum to Work in ANTARCTICA

*Minimum Qualifications:*
Master's degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 0-3 years of related experience.
*Job Description:*
Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of physical therapy intervention provided to patients. Serves as a patient advocate, assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical, and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department and the organization.
*Job-Related Duties:*
* Provides evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture, and condition in assigned clinical area.
* Documents patient evaluation, treatment progress, and billing appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements
* Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
* Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
* Meets required competencies for assigned area.
* Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to PTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
* Supervises students as requested (at least 1 year of experience).
* Participates in and provides in-service/continuing education/ research opportunities.
* Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
*Work Schedule:*
*6-9 month locum to work in ANTARCTICA.*
*Equal Employment Opportunity*
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