Summary

Intermediate level Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad range of orthopedic diagnoses and acuities.  Therapist should be comfortable treating post-operative and non-operative knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, neck and back patients.   

This position is located at our Kirby location.  This position will allow for working hours that are flexible between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Job Duties

• Provides evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients, family members, and/or caregivers. 
• Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. 
• May specialize in care for certain complex patient types, through advanced training and education.
• Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences.
• Monitors service delivery by support personnel.
• Documents patient progress appropriately in the medical record.
• Participates and assists in implementing new programs in area assigned.
• Delivers exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes. 
• Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff, including other Therapists, and technicians. 
• Assists with collection of quality metrics and analytics. 
• Assists with development of best practices and process improvement initiatives, as designated. 
• May act as a clinical instructor to students, and Clinical Fellows.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical therapist program.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Physical Therapist by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or eligible to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree  or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• EPIC experience
• Proficiency in Blood Flow Restriction, TRX, Dry Needling, KT, AlterG and Manual Therapy Certification.