Physical Therapist, PRN ("As needed")

Health by Design is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy and rehabilitation services on a PRN basis in our state-of-the-art Health and Wellness Clinics. Individual would work strictly PRN, covering for our full-time Physical Therapists when they are scheduled off for PTO, etc. Seeking individuals to treat patients as a compassionate healer, who are passionate about their patients and committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility by creating a treatment plan that includes appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. Our 4 San Antonio clinic locations deliver care to the retired police and fire fighters of San Antonio. Locations include Westover Hills, Fair Oaks and the Selma/Schertz areas. And coming in 2024, a new clinic will be opening in the Roosevelt area of San Antonio. Prefer individuals who are flexible to go to any of our 4 locations! Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, from 8am - 5pm. Shifts would always be between these hours. No nights, no weekends, no late hours. Apply directly or email resume to Karen Hogan @ karen.hogan@hbdus.com.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluation and treatment according to American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards of practice and the State Practice Act.
• Performs physical therapy both in person and through telehealth
• Develop and implement a patient centered plan of care based on initial and ongoing evaluations while adjusting the patient’s schedule and plan according to their progress
• Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
• Provide effective communication and education to the patient and their authorized caregivers/loved ones. Apprise the interprofessional team of patient’s progress as appropriate
• Develop a plan for patients following the completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate recommendations for a home exercise program and self-managed plan of care
• Maintain professional and technical competency
• Assist other team members as needed to provide care and create a clean, safe environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Education:

• Doctorate (preferred), Master’s or BS degree in Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience providing physical therapy
• Experience in outpatient setting preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Texas Physical Therapy license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Skills:

• Demonstrates contemporary PT practice with a focus on orthopedic physical therapy, delivering care primarily with manual therapy and exercise along with other active, movement-based treatments, supported by passive modalities as needed
• Proven record of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.
• Experience delivering Physical Therapy through telehealth
• Experience using virtual tools to design, track and deliver exercise programs
• Experience designing, developing, and managing musculoskeletal programs and patient flow preferred
• Experience supervising technicians and physical therapy assistants
• Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment, best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs
• Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries
• A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on Physical Therapy and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; talk; and hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job descriptions are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other team members.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their team leader in compliance with federal and state laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

About Us

At Health by Design, a Medici Company, we strive to be the faith-based employer of choice, made-up of exceptionally-skilled medical and business professionals driven by a heart to serve. We embrace our call to love and serve all people by putting their best interests ahead of our own, sharing our joy and positive outlook on life to inspire others with health and hope. Physicians shall provide medical services in an outpatient clinic setting as determined by the Medical Board of Directors of Health by Design Medical Group and to the extent permitted by the Texas Professional Association Act and the applicable canons of professional ethics.

Why Join us?

• Work-Life Balance
• Monday - Friday
• No weekends, nights, or major holidays
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Operate outside insurance system
• Whole-person care approach
• More time with patients
• Faith based values
• Ranked Top Work Places by San Antonio Express News & Best Places to Work for San Antonio Business Journal