Licensed Physical Therapist - JPS Main (Acute) - Days

About the role

The Licensed Physical Therapist provides and executes a Physical Therapy plan of care for patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments to identify functional limitations, establish treatment goals, and determine appropriate interventions.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, clinical findings, patient needs, and evidence-based practice standards.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of patient care, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and associated charges.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and discharge recommendations.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, safety, infection prevention, and documentation standards applicable to the practice of physical therapy.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, and departmental projects designed to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
• Provides leadership and direction for Physical Therapist Assistants, support staff and Physical Therapy students.
• Participates in professional development and continuing education to ensure compliance with licensure laws and hospital policies.
• Participates in departmental operational planning and goals action item meetings.

Requirements

• OR One of the following qualification groupings is required for this position as indicated below:
  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or University. Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
  • Master's in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or University. 3 plus years of experience working as a Physical Therapist. Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or University. Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Master's in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or University. 3 plus years of experience working as a Physical Therapist. Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Skills

• Comprehensive patient assessment and reassessment skills.
• Development of individualized treatment plans.
• Timely and accurate documentation.
• Educational communication skills.
• Clinical collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Leadership and direction for support staff.
• Professional development and continuing education.
• Departmental operational planning and project management.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Hourly.

Schedule

8:00a-5:00p (M-F).