Physical Therapist (PT) PRN – Outpatient, TH Burleson

Here’s what you need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree – completion of a Physical Therapy program required

Experience:

• None required
• 1-2 years of PT experience preferred
• Physical Therapist with Vestibular-Balance training and skill set as well as general orthopedic background preferred
• Ability to perform hands on treatment and provide rehab programs for vestibular patients preferred
• Use of vestibular goggles, computerized evaluation tools will be part of duties. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• PT – Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire required
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful PT will 

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Problem solving ability along with ability to teach others
• Time management skills and good interpersonal and customer service skills, 
• Basic leadership skills 
• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients
• Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
• Have basic computer skills using medical management application systems

What you will do:

• Performs age-appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care
• Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment
• Determines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
• Documents all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines
• Completes all documentation within established time frame

Programs and Services:

• Non-Operative Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy
• Post Operative Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy
• Manual Therapy
• Return to Sports Progression
• Balance/Vestibular Therapy
• Pelvic Floor Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Biomechanical Assessment for Sport 
• Custom Foot Orthotic Evaluation
• Advanced Total Hip Program
• Advanced Total Knee Program

Staff Certifications:

• Sports Clinical Specialist (ABPTS)
• Vestibular Rehab Certified Therapist
• Pelvic Floor Certified Therapist
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Therapist
• Athletic Trainer, Certified Therapist

Additional perks of being a Texas Health PRN PT

• Benefits include 401k, EAP and smoking cessation for PRN employees

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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