Physical Therapist I

About the role

The Full Time - Days position at Houston Methodist is for a Physical Therapist I (PT) who assesses patients, develops therapy plans, educates patients and families, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients to identify functional levels and develop therapy plans.
• Develops and implements therapy treatment plans.
• Provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to modify treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Serves as a resource to co-workers and assists in teaching and providing guidance to students and support staff.
• Evaluates patients regularly, monitors progress, and modifies goals as needed.
• Recognizes complications and collaborates with peers to address them for optimal outcomes.
• Documents patient education procedures accurately and enters charges for services provided.
• Maintains efficient use of resources and prioritizes daily tasks.
• Contributes to meeting department and hospital quality and safety targets.
• Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects.
• Participates in departmental projects and hospital committees.
• Expands learning beyond baseline competencies and assists in program development and clinical competencies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
• Required BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association.
• PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Compact license acceptable within 90 days.
• Knowledge and abilities as outlined in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
• Licenses and certifications: Required BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association andPT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Compact license acceptable within 90 days.
• Experience: None.
• Knowledge and abilities: Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

Skills

• Therapeutic communication, including active listening and teaching.
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
• Proficient computer knowledge and operation of rehabilitation equipment.
• Independent judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, and patients and their families.
• Professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed in the job posting.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided in the job posting.

Schedule

The position is available as a Full Time - Days schedule.