Physical Therapist (PT)
Company: Life Care
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary: The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct
rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral
in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care
standards. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements: *
Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT,
or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT) * Currently
registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active
license in good standing throughout employment. * One (1) year
experience in post acute care or related setting preferred * CPR
certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR
certification must remain current during employment. Specific Job
Requirements: * Participates in community health matters/projects
as appropriate * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail *
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to
adequately plan for patient needs * Must demonstrate good body
mechanics at all times * Make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action * Knowledgeable of practices and
procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines
governing functions in the post acute care facility * Implement and
interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
of the department * Perform proficiently in all competency areas
including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and
sanitation * Maintains professional working relationships with all
associates, vendors, etc. * Maintains confidentiality of all
proprietary and/or confidential information * Understand and follow
company policies including harassment and compliance procedures *
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares
Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other
appropriate compliance training Essential Functions: * Follow
physical therapy treatment plans for patients * Establish, assess,
and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals *
Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and
PTA students * Chart appropriately and timely * Utilize therapy
software appropriately and accurately * Exhibit excellent customer
service and a positive attitude towards patients * Assist in the
evacuation of patients * Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
* Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment *
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move
intermittently during working hours * Read, write, speak, and
understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Life Care, Houston , Physical Therapist (PT), Healthcare , Houston, Texas
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