Physical Therapist, Traveler

3 weeks ago

Sugar Land TX, United States Memorial Hermann Health System Full time

Physical Therapist, Traveler - Central Region Ortho/Sports at Memorial Hermann Health System summary:

The Physical Therapist, Traveler in the Central Region Ortho/Sports is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while providing supervision to assigned personnel. This role involves comprehensive patient evaluation, treatment planning, implementation of physical therapy treatment programs, and effective communication with staff and patients. Additionally, the position includes mentorship, community education involvement, and participation in departmental planning and strategic goals.

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position responsible for ensuring clinical excellence in either an assigned work group or for an assigned patient population. Responsible for appropriate oversight/supervision of assigned personnel and performing direct patient care in a cost-effective manner. 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. Serves as a resource and mentor for the staff, students and volunteers while assisting in setting up educational programs, providing input for program development, and serving as a resource for community education and marketing. Job Description

Experienced ortho PT needed to cover the SMR central region clinics (Greater Heights, Heights CCC, East Houston, Bellaire and Greenway)

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program.

Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission. Current Certification in Basic Life Support.

A physical therapist practicing direct access:

Education: Doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, OR

Licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis.

Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge:
  • The position requires occasional/frequent lifting 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.

Principal Accountabilities
  • Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient. Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients. Accurately interprets evaluation findings. Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
  • Implements a physical therapy treatment program and provides advanced physical therapy treatments. Demonstrates competency in performing advanced physical therapy skills. Assesses patients periodically to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated for assessment. Motivates and instructs patient/caregiver using appropriate methods.
  • Communicates effectively with staff, patients/caregivers and professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
  • Manages time effectively.
  • Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Supervises assistants and support staff with a professional open environment and takes an active role in ensuring safe and effective performance.
  • Serves as clinical resource, mentor, and clinical instructor to staff, students, hospital, schools and the community in general.
  • Promote individual professional growth and development by professional organization participation and community service, advanced education, specialty certification, research project, and/or advisory board membership.
  • Identifies need for new departmental programs, or for revision of existing ones in response to the changing health environment. Conceptualizes, designs and implements new or revised programs.
  • Assists with departmental planning including departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals, policies, procedures, standards of care and marketing.
  • Initiate and oversee department projects.
  • Actively participate and significantly contribute to system/facility committees and taskforces
  • Lead departmental committees and taskforces.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills by assisting manager/director with daily operations, staffing and needs as assigned by manager/director.
  • Develops and presents education/in-services/journal reviews to colleagues, peers, and the community.
  • Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
  • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Keywords:

physical therapy, orthopedic, sports rehabilitation, patient care, treatment planning, community education, mentorship, clinical excellence, healthcare, physical therapist

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