POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist develops and provides physical therapy services to referred patients and serves as a patient advocate in the Therapy Department.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consults, screens, evaluates, and treats patients as assigned in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Evaluates patients within two to three working days of physician referral, depending on the level of care.

Develops effective treatment plans for assigned patients.

Supervises the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in direct patient care and patient-related activities. Provide treatments and monitor the progress of assigned patients. Treats patients according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician.

Communicates with the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) Services, physicians, and other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.

Participates in necessary in patient care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings.

Participates in policy and procedure meetings.

Documents treatments and outcomes and all required documentation related to patient care according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines in a timely manner.

Participates in In-Service Training Programs with staff to achieve a high standard of care for all staff.

Records daily treatments and charges with respect to department policy.

Establishes and instructs parents/caregivers in patient-specific home exercise programs/maintenance programs.

Participates in discharge planning.

Secures necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence. 

Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant schools.

Communicates and coordinates clinical services/department functions with other departments to achieve cohesion and effectiveness.

Communicates with the Director of Rehabilitation Services regarding department programs, goals, objectives, problems, and successes.

Demonstrates knowledge of Physical Therapy equipment utilized in different procedures, for example, electrical stimulation, traction, ultrasound, whirlpool, etc.

Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of Physical Therapy.

Utilizes resources appropriately and uses/maintains equipment to prolong working life.

Accesses and checks webmail each shift when working to keep informed of current events.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

•A graduate of a bachelor's level program in Physical Therapy. 

EXPERIENCE:

•Minimum of one year of experience working in an IP and OP setting in developmental disabilities and neurological/orthopedic conditions.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: 

•Licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of Texas.

•Current CPR certification.

•Attend behavioral management and de-escalation techniques training as required by the facility.

•Certification in behavior management or related (SAMA, ABA, PIP, etc.)