Physical Therapist - Inpatient
Physical Therapist - Inpatient
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Are you looking for a rewarding career in an awardwinning healthcare system Were looking for a qualified Physical Therapist like you to join our Texas Health family.
Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial 800 W. Randol Mill Road TX 76012
Work hours: Full time 40 hours) Day Shift
Education
Bachelors Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program Required
License and Certification
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
Experience
1 year of professional inpatient acute care experience strongly preferred
What You Will Do
Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care
Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness
Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment
Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family
Sets appropriate measurable functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences
Determines plan for care and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals
Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
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
Utilizes available resources (equipment support personnel educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet
Participates in orientation and training of less experienced staff students volunteers and observers
Responsible for care provided under their direction including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy technicians
Attends and/or leads hospital department and community meetings / educational inservices
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care
As required participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency procedures
Performs Appropriate Documentation
Documents all aspects of assessment plan of care and recertifications in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines
Documents all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines
Obtains physician signature on all plans care and recertifications providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover letters
Accurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policy
If appropriate completes all required team documentation including intake process plan of care and discharge summary
As appropriate / required completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients acute stroke patients and for specialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme MDS DRS team staffing reports etc.
Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team program and department specific goals and targets
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital a 369bed acutecare fullservice medical center has been serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. Hospital services include comprehensive cardiac care womens services neurosciences cancer services orthopedics emergency services and an advanced imaging center. Texas Health Arlington Memorial has over 1600 employees 250 volunteers and 630 physicians on its medical staff. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. For more information visit TexasHealth/Arlington.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:
Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
At Texas Health our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive supportive peoplefirst excellencedriven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
