Physical Therapist II-Part Time

About the position

The incumbent in this position is an advanced therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients while implementing specific treatment programs based upon current principles and practices of Physical Therapy and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Physical Therapy services to patients in accordance with standards of practice while demonstrating progression of treatment plans and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, family, and other members of health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning.
• Use unscheduled time to flex to other work areas for patient treatment.
• Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.
• Serve as a preceptor and act as a mentor for new staff therapist, students, and rehabilitation aides.
• Train in advanced and/or specialized treatment tools and techniques.
• Support leadership and department initiatives.
• Demonstrate active participation in department quality assessment and improvement strategies.
• Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, rounds and peer reviews.
• Participate in program development as assigned by site leader.
• Participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

Requirements

• At least 3 years job related experience required.
• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required.
• License to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas required.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Pediatric out-patient experience preferred.
• Orthopedic and neuro diagnoses experience preferred.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.