Physical Therapist - Other

Physical Therapist (Acute Care)

The Physical Therapist provides care to patients through evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, patient education and discharge planning to maximize the patient's functional level. Disclaimer: Baylor University Medical Center's Physical Therapists are members of the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, a joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health and Select Medical. If selected for this role, you would be associated with Baylor Scott & White, meaning you would not be directly employed by Baylor Scott & White but would provide services to Baylor Scott & White's patients while being an employee of Select Medical.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Evaluates, treats and monitors patient.
• Modifies therapy program and goals.
• Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Enters charges accurately.
• Knows about reimbursement related to practice setting.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, departmental coworkers and members of the medical care team.
• Provides education to patients, family and staff.
• Supervises ancillary staff, students and volunteers.
• Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Dispenses knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues.
• Adheres to organizational, national, and state regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains awareness of system goals.
• Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.

Key Success Factors:

• Must possess problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patient's family members and facility staff.
• Exhibits exceptional face-to-face synergy and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
• High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Experience: Acute Care experience preferred
• Certification/License/Registration: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or (OT) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.