Position: Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist - PRN
Talent Area: Therapist
Location: Houston, TX, US
Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM
Job ID: 413480
We are searching for a Physical Therapist for our Inpatient Rehab Unit -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will plan, evaluate, organize and implement Physical Therapy (PT) treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
- Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines.
- Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program.
- Provides successful mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff (in area of specialty) as determined by evaluations completed by the “learner.”
- Documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to hospital and departmental guidelines with no more than six (6) errors per year.
- Provides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year.
- Informs manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations.
- Actively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement information.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy required.
- PT certification from the state of Texas required.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
- 2 years clinical experience OR 1 year medical residency experience preferred.
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