Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Part time (Weekends)

Physical Therapist - Acute Care – Part time (Weekends) Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, TX 75231 Work hours: Part Time – Weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun) shift times are flexible, within dept hours of operation (7:30 am - 6:30 pm) Acute Care Therapy Department Highlights Flexible scheduling that allows for work/life balance Interesting variety of patients in a fast-paced, high-volume department Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced team with multiple certifications including: Neuro Clinical Specialists, Cardiac Clinical Specialists, Geriatric Clinical Specialists, Neonatal Certified specialists, Lymphedema Certified Therapist and Vestibular Certified therapists. Staff – led process improvement teams dedicated to high quality, evidence-based care. Texas Health Dallas is a Level 1 Trauma Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center Here’s What You Need Bachelor’s Degree: Completion of Physical Therapy program required 1 year experience in Acute care strongly 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 upon hire required and 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 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. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physical Therapist Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. Delivery of high-quality patient care A supportive, team environment #J-18808-Ljbffr