Physical Therapist (PT) Canadian, TX | Relocation & Tuition Reimbursement!

Hemphill County Hospital District

Job Location:

Canadian, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Canadian TX

Description

Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength and mobility Do you want to make a real difference in patients lives If so we want you on our team! At Hemphill County Hospital District were looking for a dedicated and energetic Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Rehabilitation and Therapy Services Team in an outpatient position is ideal for someone who is excited to work with post-op patients athletes and individuals seeking to rebuild strength and function.

Why Youll Love Working with Us:

Meaningful Impact:Youll play a key role in helping patients recover and regain their independence.
Supportive Environment:Our team values collaboration continuous learning and mutual support.
Growth Opportunities:Whether youre an experienced PT or a recent graduate we offer opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What Youll Do:

Supervision & Treatment Plans:As the supervising PT youll assess patients develop and implement individualized treatment plans and supervise the PTA in providing therapy.
Patient Care:Provide direct patient care through exercise programs mobility training manual therapy and other therapeutic interventions tailored to improve mobility relieve pain and increase strength with a focus on post-op recovery and sports rehabilitation.
Documentation:Accurately document patient assessments treatments progress and modifications in electronic health records.
Collaboration:Work closely with the healthcare team to adjust treatment plans based on patient progress ensuring optimal outcomes.

Other Responsibilities:

Patient Education:Educate patients and families about treatment plans home exercises and injury prevention.
Equipment Management:Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Compliance:Adhere to state and federal regulations including patient privacy and facility policies regarding infection control and safety.
Team Collaboration:Collaborate with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment adjustments.

What Were Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist program.
Current Texas licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (can be obtained upon hire).
Ability to lift push pull and carry objects over 75 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Preferred:

One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply!
Preferred certification or willingness to become certified in spinal manipulation and dry needling.

Benefits Youll Enjoy:

At Hemphill County Hospital District we value our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Competitive Pay:We provide a competitive salary to reward your dedication and expertise.
Retirement Security:Benefit from an excellent retirement package through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS).
Student Loan Reimbursement:We support your financial well-being by offering student loan reimbursement.
Generous PTO:Enjoy generous paid time off helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Physical Demands:

Heavy Physical Demand Level:Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Duties Include:
- Extended periods of standing and walking.
- Repeated bending stooping twisting and reaching.
- Pushing and pulling up to 200 pounds and carrying up to 100 pounds with limited assistance.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds with heavier lifting involved in transferring or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

Company Policy:

Hemphill County Hospital Districtis an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex pregnancy sexual orientation age religion creed national origin gender identity disability military/veteran status genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of Hemphill County Hospital District.

Hemphill County Hospital District is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation emailor call 1-.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education	Minimum	High School Diploma Bachelors degree from an accredited physical therapy program and pass a national exam administered by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examine. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program and eligible for licensure by the State of Texas.
Preferred	Masters degree or doctoral DPT degree from an accredited physical therapy program and pass a national exam administered by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examine.
Work Experience	Minimum
Preferred	Minimum one year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Licenses & Certifications	Minimum	Maintain BLS certification as a condition of employment. Maintain Physical Therapist License as a condition of employment
Preferred

Skills Knowledge and Abilities	Demonstrated computer skills appropriate for the position Ability to work with minimal supervision Demonstrated critical thinking ability to analyze complex situations and ability to apply policy Maintain HIPAA Compliance. Ability to maintain accurate records Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures and governmental regulations Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals Ability to communicate information effectively and to respond adequately to questions from groups of managers clients customers vendors and physicians Other Requirements: Must convey a professional demeanor Must be able to act calmly and efficiently in a busy or stressful situation Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person by phone and in writing Adheres to all policies and procedures including standards for safety attendance punctuality and personal appearance Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with managers and peers
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY (Clinical jobs only) Identify age-specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care providers who regularly assess manage and treat patients.
Instructions: Indicate the age groups of patients served either by direct or indirect patient care by checking the appropriate boxes below. Next
X	Infants (Birth 11 months)	X	Adolescent (13 19 years)
X	Toddlers (1 3 years)	X	Young Adult (20 40 years)
X	Preschool (4 5 years)	X	Middle Adult (41 65 years)
X	School Age (6 12 years)	X	Older Adult (Over 65 years)
JOB FUNCTIONS Review the employees job description and identify each essential function that is performed differently based on the age group of the patient.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Demand Level	Occasional Up to 33% of the time	Frequent 34%-66% of the time	Constant 67%-100% of the time
	Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.	Up to 10#	Negligible	Negligible
	Light: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.	Up to 20#	Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls	Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight
	Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.	20-50#	10-25#	Negligible-10#
X	Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.	50-100#	25-50#	10-20#
	Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.	Over 100#	Over 50#	Over 20#
List any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications:	Duties require extensive standing and walking. Requires lifting positioning pushing and/or transferring patients. Duties require frequent reaching stooping bending kneeling and crouching.

Job Details Canadian TXDescription Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength and mobility Do you want to make a real difference in patients lives If so we want you on our team! At Hemphill County Hospital District were looking for a dedicated and energetic Physical Therapist (PT)...