THPG Physical Therapist - Outpatient at Texas Health Resources

, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Plan Of Care Development, Therapeutic Interventions, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation, Discharge Planning, Outcome Assessment, Patient Safety, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Reassessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Outpatient Rehab Texas Health Neurology Dallas #19061 8390 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway Dallas TX 75243 Work hours: Full Time (40hours) Education · Bachelor's Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program Required Experience · 1 year in outpatient rehab experience preferred Licenses and Certifications · PT - Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Required And · BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required What You Will Do · Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness · Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family · Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment · Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment · tool(s) · Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family · Sets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and · preferences · Determines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals · Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition · Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs. · Performs age appropriate patient treatment · Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment · Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license · Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely · Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary · Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment) · Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home · programs/self management and assistive equipment · Maintains patient safety throughout treatment · Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues · Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs · Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy · Demonstrates Professional accountability · Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet · personal developmental needs · Participates in orientation and training of less experienced staff, students, volunteers and observers · Responsible for care provided under their direction, including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy technicians · Attends and/or leads hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-services · Meets established productivity targets · Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community · Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished · Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient · care · Willing to be cross-trained to treat any diagnosis or level of care · Participates in continuous improvement activities and/or teams · Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital and · regulatory agency requirements · Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel · As required, participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency procedures · Performs Appropriate Documentation · Documents all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other · applicable regulatory guidelines · Documents all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines · Obtains physician signature on all plans care and re-certifications, providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting · contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover letters · Accurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policy · Documents assessment of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with · departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines · Completes discharge summary for each patient in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines · Completes all documentation within established time frame · If appropriate, completes all required team documentation including intake process, plan of care, and discharge summary · As appropriate / required, completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients, acute stroke patients and for · specialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme, MDS, DRS, team staffing reports, etc.) · Documents and reports unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning · Other Significant Activities in Addition to Job Responsibilities/Competencies Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targets As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physician Group: · Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. · Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. · Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). · A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. #LI-TB2

Responsibilities

Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and implement individualized therapeutic treatment plans to achieve functional goals. Maintain detailed clinical documentation and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.