Physical Therapist (PT) - Houston, TX
Company: KARE
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Join the KARE Revolution!Our mission is to transform therapists
and caregivers like you into KARE Heroes who can save the day by
responding to the call from senior care communities. Become part of
the KARE HERO Community and find the support you need to get
started and stay booked.What is KARE?KARE is an app that connects
therapists with senior living communities in need of
support.DOWNLOAD KARE AND START EARNING TODAY! Why KARE?Earn extra
income using the license you already have.Control your own schedule
and work when you want!Access to potential new employers! - no
contracts or long-term commitments.Find your next permanent
position with the KARE app.Unlike an agency, if one of our client
communities wants to hire you, we don't charge anything. In fact,
many of our Heroes use our KARE app to find their next permanent
position!3 Simple Steps to Get Started:Download the app ().Complete
a quick interview with the KARE Team.Get verified and start
working!Some of the fun benefits you will receive by being a HERO
include:HERO Real-Time Pay - Get paid immediately once your shift
is verified.Sidekick Referral Program - Refer your friends and get
paid for shifts they work!KARE HERO Perks - Expenses tracker, bonus
opportunities + more!What's it like to work with KARE? Some typical
responsibilities include:Provide evaluations and treatment
interventions within the scope of practice established by law and
professional code of ethics.Responsible for the effective and
efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established
plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely
documentation of services.Assess and evaluate
therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status. Participate in
patient placement and in the development of the total plan of
care.Provide purposeful and skilled interaction care. You will use
procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function
consistent with the physician's plan of care.Observe and report
patient's reaction to treatment and changes in patient's
condition.Clean, maintain, identify, and report the needs for
repair of equipment as necessary.Puts patient service first:
ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of
service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes
the individuals' needs and rights.Instructs patients in the skills
and techniques required for participation in functional activities
and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related
to rehabilitative potential.Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.Report any
changes in patients' physical condition and/or behavior.May require
experience with evaluating and treating patients with memory
impartment if assigned to memory care areas of
community.Qualifications/Skills/Educational RequirementsGraduate of
an American Physical Therapy Association accredited school with
bachelors, masters or doctorate degree in Physical
Therapy.Maintains current registration with the National Board for
Certification in Physical Therapy.Fluently read, write, speak, and
understand the English language.Maintains active Physical Therapy
Certification in the state.Maintains current certification in BLS
for HealthCare Providers (in accordance with American Heart
Association guidelines) (optional).Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
on a regular basis and ability to help patients who require
physical assistance.Minimum requirement: 2 years clinical
experience, and/or 1 year clinical experience directly in acute
care, skilled nursing and/or AL/MC.
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