Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Texas Health Resources

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Physical Therapist
Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together
Work Location: Acute Care - Texas Health Arlington 800 W. Randol Mill Road in Arlington, TX 76012
Work Hours: Full time (40hours)

At Texas Health Denton we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 255-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 1987. Our central location provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and all across North Texas and Oklahoma. With more than 1,000 employees and 450+ physicians on our medical staff we are one of Denton County’s largest employers.
If you’re looking for heart and vascular care, women’s services, orthopedics and sports medicine, we’ve got it. Plus we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and provide pain management, emergency medicine, and bariatric surgery.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. We are the only choice in Denton for oncology services, women and infants’ services, and much more. Lastly, Texas Health Denton’s new Center for Women is under construction. This new building will bring the latest in obstetric care to North Texas as well as a new breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and a 10-bed expansion to our emergency department.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health
· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program Required
• PT - Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care
• Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness
• Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family
• Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment
• Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)
• Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family
• Sets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences
• Determines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals
• Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
• Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
• Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self management and assistive equipment
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
• Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy
• Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet
• Participates in orientation and training of less experienced staff, students, volunteers and observers
• Responsible for care provided under their direction, including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy technicians
• Attends and/or leads hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-services
• Meets established productivity targets
• Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community
• Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished
• Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient
• Willing to be cross-trained to treat any diagnosis or level of care
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and/or teams
• Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital and
• Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel
• As required, participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency procedures
• Documents all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other
• Documents all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines
• Obtains physician signature on all plans care and re-certifications, providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover letters
• Accurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policy
• Documents assessment of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with
• Completes discharge summary for each patient in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines
• Completes all documentation within established time frame
• If appropriate, completes all required team documentation including intake process, plan of care, and discharge summary
• As appropriate / required, completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients, acute stroke patients and for specialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme, MDS, DRS, team staffing reports, etc.)
• Documents and reports unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning
• Assists with annual performance review of therapists, assistants, and support personnel for area of responsibility
• Meets with staff to coordinate and schedule patient care or discuss problems concerning patient care for area of responsibility
• Monitors on a daily basis patient volume versus staffing ratio and spread of patients among available staff to ensure self and staff are
• Assists and teaches less experienced staff
• Assists department leadership in the ongoing assessment of customer needs, the assessment and modification of current programs and the development of new programs
• Assists department leadership in the management and resolution of customer complaints
• Assists department leadership in the achievement of KPIs
• Assures data gathering of outcomes for area of responsibility
• May assist with analysis and action planning of outcomes achieved for area of responsibility
• Implements actions plans for improvement of performance in areas of responsibility
• Functions as a clinical instructor for professional students and arranges positive learning experiences for non-professional students
• Assists with development and procurement of new or updated patient educational materials for area of responsibility
• Acts as a resource for therapists, assistants and support personnel in solving departmental issues
• Demonstrates awareness of entire departmental patient care needs and works with peers to ensure adequate patient care coverage
• Serves as a preceptor in orientation / assessment of clinical competence for new hires
• Promotes departmental image, may make sales calls, and communicates pertinent information to all stakeholders
• May assist in development and ongoing monitoring of capital and operating budgets
• May assist in selection and supervision of therapy employees
• Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targets

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level