MISSION STATEMENT

To lead the growth and development of quality, uncompromised rehabilitation services within the Rio Grande Valley.

Services

• Omni Rehabilitation and therapy services are available to treat patients with a wide range of conditions affecting range of motion, muscle strength/endurance, vision, balance/coordination, speech, pain levels, and overall functional independence. We offer a comprehensive team approach to outpatient therapy services in which we collaborate with each patient and their referring physician to provide personalized and effective treatment plans.

• The Sports Medicine program provides services for all levels of athletes, from amateur to professional. Our comprehensive process includes; education, assessment, rehabilitation, treatment and prevention. We are dedicated to helping all athletes overcome injury and achieve their highest level of health and performance.

• The Sports Performance program will optimize athletic potential with assistance through various technologies that will provide accurate, objective, and individualized analytics. The program will also safely condition athletes in order to reduce the occurrence of sports-related injuries. Under professional supervision, athletes will participate in training programs specifically designed to meet the demands not only of their sport but also their specific position. Our effective training programs will increase strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, reaction time, agility, and overall body awareness.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Physical Therapist or PTA to join our patient rehabilitation team in our new Harlingen facility. The ideal candidate is a compassionate healer who is passionate about their patients and committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility. We’re looking for someone with experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups, who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care. The person hired for the Physical Therapist/PTA position would partner with new and ongoing patients in our facility to create a Plan of Treatment consisting of the appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. They will be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. The right candidate is a patient, compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery.
Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy/PTA evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
• Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short and long term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
• 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.

• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
• Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
• Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Qualifications

Proven record of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.
Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques not limited to: giving massages; applying physical agents; initiating traction; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, ultraviolet / infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines. * Experience assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and 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.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients.
• A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on PT and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way.
• We are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience providing physical therapy to patients in a fully equipped PT facility and who has the following qualifications:
• BS or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association OR associate degree for PTA canidates.

• Current Physical Therapy license for state of operation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PT or PTA license (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location