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PRN Physical Therapist - Houston Texas
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System Location: Houston, Texas
Posted On: 05/03/2024
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 Performs routine physical therapy treatments according to patient treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Assists with program development. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Assists Director, Manager or Level III with department operations.Job Description We are looking for a supplemental Physical Therapist to join our Therapy team at our Southwest Hospital! This is a day shift position with PRN shift requirements of a minimum of 3 weekend (Saturdays or Sundays) shifts per 6 week scheduling period and one major or minor holiday. 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 / Knowledge / Skills: - One (1) year of experience preferred
- Demonstrates ability and willingness to mentor/train staff or supervise clinical interns/students
- Provides clinical leadership and demonstrates increasing expertise for a particular patient type/group or enhances an existing clinical program for that particular patient type/group
- Serves as a clinical resource for hospital and/or system or departmental committee/task force or initiates and/or provides leadership in an ongoing departmental interest/study group
- Designs and implements original staff development program which facilitates the clinical competencies of other staff members
- The position requires occasional/frequent lifting of 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
- Ability to commit to elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and in moving within patient care areas when necessary
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