Essential Job Functions:

• Perform clinical assessment; identifies patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Document, prepare/revises and completes a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients needs and desires.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Assist/instruct patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

• Morningside Ministries Immunization Policy: All employees will be required to receive or show proof of receipt of an approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, except where a legally authorized religious or medical (not personal preference) or otherwise legally protected exemption is established. Reasonable accommodations such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like face masks, face shields and other protective equipment or safety measures may be identified as reasonable accommodations enabling the performance of essential job functions.
• Morningside Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Morningside Ministries Core Anchors are People First…Always; Compassionate Action…Now; and Respectful Communication…Everywhere

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.

Licensure: Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist, current Texas Drivers License.

Experience: Two years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of durable medical equipment. Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.