Physical Therapist - PT Wound Care
Physical Therapist - PT Wound Care
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Job Description
Overview
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Irving TX
Physical Therapist (PT) - Wound care
Acute
Full Time
Monday - Friday
Starting salary: $80080.00
1 year of wound care experience required.
Benefits of becoming a Therapist with us:
We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
- Health Dental and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
- Clinical Ladder Program
- New Grad Mentorship
- Residency Programs
- Continuing Education
- Student Loan Assistance
Responsibilities
Seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist with specialized experience in wound care to join our multidisciplinary team. This role plays a vital part in promoting skin integrity preventing complications and accelerating healing for patients with complex wounds. At least 1-2 years of clinical experience in wound care and with wound vac (negative pressure wound therapy) management is strongly preferred.
Evaluates all assigned patients and develops implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patients need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients families students co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Administer advanced wound care interventions including selective debridement dressing application and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT/wound vac)
Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques skin protection and preventative strategies
Collaborate closely with nursing and physicians including educational opportunities with staff
Participate in wound care rounds performance improvement activities and documentation audits
Stay current with evidence-based practices and continuing education in wound care and physical therapy
Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Employment Type
Unclear
