Physical Therapist, Full Time
Physical Therapist, Full Time
Texas Institute of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Physical Therapy is a physician owned physical therapy clinic in Grapevine, Texas. We are looking for an experienced PT that will work closely with a PTA, Orthopedic Surgeons, and support staff in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
*Texas Institute of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Contract Physical Therapist Position Details:*
* *Full-Time *
* Location: Grapevine, TX
Responsibilities:
* Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction to restore and promote improvement in physical function and wellness.
* Prevent the onset and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, and injuries.
* Engage in an examination process that includes taking patient history, conducting systems review and performing tests and measurements to identify patient impairments and establish goals.
* Provide appropriate patient interventions and modify those interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
* Determine if physical therapy interventions are outside the scope of practice and refer to the appropriate provider.
* Educate patients on physical therapy plan of care, expected outcomes and home exercises to promote independence.
* Recommend appropriate assistive devices to advance patients level of function.
* Work with patients on developing a discharge plan including any family and patient education needed.
* Make sure paperwork including daily documentation, discharge summaries are completed in a timely manner.
* Maintain open communication with on-site physicians as well as outside referrals when there has been a patient status change.
* Work as a team to achieve highest quality of care for all patients in both a professional and friendly environment.
* Comply with federal, state and local professional requirements, including, but not limited to the American Physical Therapy Association and the Executive Council of OT and PT examiners.
* Create a safe and clean working environment by complying with policies and procedures and helping staff at all levels when patient care is needed.
* Maintain patient confidentiality by compliance with patient rights.
* Abide by all company policies.
* Lift, push and pull objects and patients to aid in patient care, safety and exercise progression.
* Must be able to perform all physical therapy duties, without assistance, to adequately treat therapy patients.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an orthopedic setting
- Proficient in medical terminology, acute care, physiology, and anatomy knowledge
Qualifications:
- Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist
-Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE- accredited physical therapy program.
- Current BLS Certification required
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Medical Specialty:
* Orthopedics
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
* Sports Medicine
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Orthopedics: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person