We know that you count on us for pediatric openings, but we also understand that many of you wish to be aware of all of your CHOICES on both the pediatric and adult side. With this in mind, we have networked with a select group of affiliates with adult population, permanent placement opportunities. In that spirit, we present to you this adult population job opportunity:
Our thriving, prosperous community continues to draw families and progressive commercial enterprises with its economic freshness and strong undercurrent of values, ethics and spirit. The area boasts a population of over 111,000 but still maintains a "hometown" feeling. This is low cost of living in a great location!
Hometown pride infuses our commitment to its natural beauty, its Texas-sized support of local sports, its emphasis on industrial growth, and its nurture of the body through its world-class medical center and of the mind through a strong educational base.
We have it all - hometown friendliness with big-city opportunities, including substantial industries, world-famous medical centers, top-ranked educational institutions, exciting arts and cultural activities. All this plus a crazy quilt of wildflowers in the spring covering the gently rolling Blackland Prairie and mild Texas winters.
With a diverse mixture of talents and interests, our community truly mixes the cosmopolitan outlook on the good "life" with rich, down-to-earth country "style" to create a lifestyle which promotes personal, professional and spiritual growth.
We are a teaching and referral hospital that today provides a variety of exceptional clinical programs and services, including multi-organ transplantation, cardiology, oncology and physical rehabilitation services, maternity, neonatology and emergency/trauma care.
We are looking for a Physical Therapist for Acute Care Inpatient.
In accordance with physicians orders, the Physical Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out physical therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities. Position tasks and responsibilities include:
Plans and uses therapies involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.
Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals.
Integrates physical therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care.
Assists patients reach their maximal reasonably levels of function and to cope with their limitations.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families.
Participates in patient discharge planning.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
This is a Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm Shift. Certification valid with National Board for Certification in PT, Licensed by the State of Texas for Physical Therapy, CPR Certified, all of these are the individuals responsibility to maintain. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree/Certificate in Physical Therapy with APTA certification/licensure. Must be customer service oriented. Flexibility and creativity strongly recommended.
We offer generous salaries, sign on bonus, excellent benefits and relocation assistance and great place to work. Call us before this job is filled!
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please e-mail or fax your resume TOLL-FREE to:
Toll-Free Fax: 866-733-4278
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