Physical Therapist – Sports MedicineFast-paced, high volume Physical Therapy department is looking for top skilled Physical Therapist. Is that you?Work location: Texas Health Allen, 3030 Milrany Lane, Melissa, TX 75454Work hours: PRN/As Needed, Variable Days (7:00am - 7:00pm)
Representation at community sporting events
Physical Therapy Department highlights:
Strong team of Rehab clinicians
Strong hospital leadership
Strong team of physicians
Here’s What You Need
Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Upon Hire Required Or
Master's Degree Physical Therapy Upon Hire Required Or
Doctorate Physical Therapy Upon Hire Required
2 Years prior experience Preferred
Outpatient orthopedic experience highly preferred
PT - Physical Therapist Texas PT License Upon Hire Required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And
Board-certified Clinical Specialist Upon Hire Preferred
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
Manages schedule to ensure that clinic productivity expectations are met
Ensures documentation meets all departmental, regulatory and payer requirements.
Additional perks of being a Texas Physical Therapist/Sports Medicine
Benefits include 401k, 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.
Entity Highlights:Texas Health Allen has served the local community and surrounding areas of Collin County since 2000. We’re an 88-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital providing exceptional care to Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and the surrounding cities. We specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced cardiology and electrophysiology services, orthopedic and spine services, and comprehensive women’s and infants’ care. Plus, we’re an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI receiving facility with more than 500 physicians practicing in more than 25 specialties. Texas Health Allen is a Joint Commission-accredited Gold Seal Certified Chest Pain facility, Level II Maternal, Level II NICU, Chest Pain Accredited, a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. We are also Joint Commission Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) Disease specific certified. You belong here.Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.#LI-YT1Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
