Texas Health Resources - Physical Therapist - PRN
(1077429)Location: Fort Worth, Texas - United States
Posted: 11/22/2009
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Job Description:
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Current Texas Physical Therapy license.
CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer experience in acute inpatient care and outpatient care.
Prefer Master's degree.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English, problem-solving ability, ability to teach others, time management, and good interpersonal and customer service skills.
The Physical Therapy department operates on a rotational system for Staff level Therapists with possible rotations every 6 months. May start in Acute inpatient care and Outpatient.
The Rehab Services has the following:
- CARF accreditation for In-patient Rehab, Stroke Rehab, Out-patient Brain Injury and Occupational Rehab.
PRN basis: Weekdays between 8AM-5PM and Weekends between 7AM-4PM - on an as needed basis
Duties
�Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
�Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
�Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.
�Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary.
�Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment).
�Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self management and assistive equipment.
�Patient safety maintained throughout treatment
�Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
�Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital is a 700 + bed hospital located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. This full service medical center cares for the people in the surrounding area with top quality services and facilities, featuring a 64-bed Critical Care Tower, Level III Neonatal ICU and Level II Trauma Center. We are the proud Magnet status flagship facility of the Harris Methodist Hospital family with comprehensive Cardiac Care units, Interventional Cath Labs, Oncology and High Risk Labor and Delivery. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.
Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
| Job Capacity: | Per Diem |
| Minimum Education Level: | See Job Description |
| Visa Sponsorship: | No |
| Related Industries: | Physical Therapist |
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