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This posting reflects multiple positions available in the acute setting for Physical Therapist for both PRN or Full-time.
Job Description Summary
General Job / Performance Information
General Job / Performance Information
Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited Bachelor or Master level program or Doctoral program
- One year clinical experience is preferred, entry level accepted
Environmental / Working Conditions
Works inside under normal temperature conditions with adequate light, in a well ventilated, clean area. Some areas are limited in space, and some patient rooms / specific units such as the BICU may be warm.
Usually works around others and should expect some moderate noise. Frequently works with biologic or infectious agents and may be exposed to communicable diseases.
May come in contact with irritating chemicals or sprays. May be exposed to muscular strain in supporting, lifting and assisting patients
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
Must display a professional attitude at all times, be thoughtful of others, neat and well groomed. The therapist will need to carry out close working relationships with many people including, but not limited to, Director, In-patient / Out-patient Managers, PTs, PTAs, support personnel, OT, Speech, Audiology, Physicians, nursing staff, Social Services, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Food and Nutrition, and most importantly patients and their family members or caregivers.
Should have the flexibility to schedule around the afore mentioned services if needed and have the ability to organize time in order to treat the maximum number of patients in the allotted working day.
Should also offer help to co-workers in the event of conflicts / cancellation in their patient load.
Job Description Responsibility to evaluate, treat, establish a plan of care, and assess physical therapy programs for patients.
Maintains the highest level of quality patient care at all times. Assists in the orientation, supervision, and training of new Staff PT, PTAs, and support personnel, as well as students and volunteers.
Completes daily documentation and charges and schedule patients daily. The therapist may be assigned to other specialty areas, and it will be expected the therapist is competent in all areas provided by this Department.
Assists in the development and initiation of new programs and may participate in management decisions. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice as defined by and / or stated by the 1) American Physical Therapy Association 2) Texas State Physical Therapy Practice Act, 3) DNV Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization manual, 4) UMC Standard Policy and Procedure Manual, 5) PM&R Policy and Procedure Manual.
Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations
Must have or be eligible Texas State license. Physical Capabilities Good physical stamina, be able to be on feet most of the day and be fairly strong and energetic.
Work frequently requires much walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, bending, carrying, talking, and hearing.
Lifting more than 50 pounds is frequently required. The degree to which any of these is done depends on techniques being used.
Hours may be long and irregular and include weekends.
Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to apply the theory of Physical Therapy under the bylaws of the Texas State Practice Act and the APTA Code of ethics · Should speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others, demonstrate good public relations, and demonstrate assertiveness and tact.
- Perform technical procedures. · Have ability and competency to operate necessary equipment. · Must be able to instill confidence in patients, physicians, and personnel.
- Determine proper procedures and methods of treatment and evaluate results. · Make decisions independently. · Adapt to emergency situations.
- Be alert to changes in the patient’s condition.
- Demonstrate economic use of time. · Know techniques of assisting and handling patients. · Must possess a high degree of accuracy in carrying out prescriptions, receiving and translating information, and charting and reporting.
- Have supervisory skills and ability to delegate tasks as needed. · Must have coordination of sight and body movements in various applications of procedures
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
- Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. *
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