PHYSICAL THERAPIST I- MEMORIAL CITY
BASIC FUNCTION: Assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation. The evaluation may include measurements of neuromuscular and skeletal functions. Provides direct patient care. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. May assist Level III physical therapists with program development. Serves as resource to staff PTs. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Supervises assistants and rehabilitation technicians with regards to individual patient care.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled.
Neonate Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Adult/Geriatric
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's or graduate degree in physical therapy from an accredited university-based physical therapy program.
2. Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners license.
3. At least 2 years' clinical experience required.
4. Demonstrates ability and willingness to mentor/train staff or supervise clinical interns/students.
5. Provides clinical leadership and demonstrates expertise for a particular patient type/group or enhances an existing clinical program for that particular patient type/group.
6. Serves as a clinical resource for hospital and/or system or departmental committee/task force or initiates and/or provides leadership in an ongoing departmental interest/study group.
7. Designs and implements original staff development program which facilitates the clinical competencies of other staff members.
8. The position requires occasional/frequent lifting of up to 75/100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds prolonged standing frequent walking, stooping and squatting. Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.
9. Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating both Behaviors and Operating Principles in all internal and external customer interactions. Performs duties with accountability, competency, innovation, collaboration, compassion and respect to create the best possible outcomes with exceptional customer experiences.
Houston, TX
Houston, Texas
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