Physical Therapist Job in Houston, Texas Us
We are representing some of the most reputable organizations in their specialty. Be a part of several thriving organizations in Houston as we look to hire fulltime PT's in all parts of the city. Some of the areas we have immediates needs are: outpatient peds., peds. home health, outpatient ortho adults, and acute care adults. We are looking to hire PT's as far north as Conroe to E. Houston, to SW Houston/Sugarland to NW Houston, and med center. Lots of exciting opportunities with all positions being fullt time and permanent. Full benefits offered, 401k, CEU reimb, and aggressive pay, bonuses, etc....
Duties:
* Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
* Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
* Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
* Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
* Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
* Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
* Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
* Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
* Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
* Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
Completed an accredited Physical Therapist program
New grad welcome
Team oriented and willingness to help others
Call Nathan Diaz at 361.852.6787 or nathan@canient.com