Physical Therapist (PT), Acute Rehab Unit
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
Job Type: Full Time
Your experience matters
AtKindred Hospital - Houston Medical Center we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person.
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center is a specialized inpatient rehab program located on the hospitals fourth floor. Its designed for patients recovering from serious conditions like stroke brain or spinal cord injury orthopedic trauma neurological disorders amputation or other complex illnesses.
- Intensive Therapy: Patients receive at least 15 hours of therapy per week typically spread across five days under the direction of a physiatrista doctor who specializes in rehabilitation medicine.
- Newly Renovated Facilities: The ARU features 11 private rooms a modern rehab gym with advanced equipment and dedicated spaces for dining and activities. Each room includes amenities like Wi-Fi cable TV private bathrooms and guest recliners.
- Seamless Transition: Because its located within the hospital patients can move directly from long-term acute care to rehabilitation without transferring to a different facility.
- 24/7 Nursing Support: Around-the-clock care ensures patients are supported throughout their recovery journey.
- Evidence-Based Approach: The ARU follows guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is recommended by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for stroke recovery.
As aPhysical Therapist (PT)joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How youll contribute
Evaluates and treats patients per medically prescribed physical therapy plans. Designs and implements individualized programs to restore function alleviate pain and prevent disability; provides patient/family education on injury prevention ergonomics and rehabilitation. Supervises physical therapist assistants students and aides in delivering care.
Essential Functions
- Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and functional status.
- Develops and updates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient based on goals and capabilities.
- Plans prepares and carries out evidence-based interventions to maintain improve or restore function; alleviate pain; and prevent dysfunction.
- Delivers therapy using standard PT techniques and modalities appropriate to patient age and condition (e.g. moist heat/cold ultrasound UV/IR lamps therapeutic exercise manual therapy).
- Administers physical agents and operates PT equipment safely; performs necessary set-up and checks.
- Evaluates fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommends modifications as needed.
- Identifies/document goals anticipated progress and timelines; plans for reevaluation and discharge.
- Directs and supervises PTAs students and support personnel; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures clear communication.
- Accurately documents assessments interventions patient response education and progress toward goals.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education; performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and requirements:
Education: Bachelors Degree required (Physical Therapy).
License: Current Physical Therapy license in state of practice.
Certifications: BCLS required. Skills: Critical thinking decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Proficiency in multiple clinical software systems and rapid learning ability. Effective English communication (read write speak and understand). Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
About us
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Rehabilitationis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
