Physical Therapist, Float

Job description

At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values of Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.
As a Physical Therapist, Float, you’ll evaluate, plan, and provide individualized physical therapy treatment for patients from birth through adulthood. You’ll deliver developmentally appropriate, family-centered care while collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with established guidelines
• Develops individualized plans of care and measurable short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients and families
• Provides physical therapy treatment within the scope of training, responsibilities, and clinical competencies
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment plans and support continuity of care
• Monitors patient responses to treatment interventions and adjusts care plans as appropriate
• Recommends adaptive equipment and designs, fabricates, or recommends orthotic devices as needed
• Assesses home and school environments and recommends modifications to support patient needs
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about treatment plans, continuity of care, and home treatment programs
• Documents patient care, progress, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record
• Completes required insurance documentation and submits patient charges accurately and timely
• Manages assigned schedules to meet departmental productivity expectations
• Supports staff and student development through mentoring, clinical instruction, orientation, and educational in-services
• Participates in performance-improvement initiatives, safety activities, required training, and departmental meetings
• Reports patient injuries, unsafe conditions, anticipated concerns, and unusual situations in accordance with established procedures
• Maintains patient, employee, and departmental confidentiality and supports a safe, survey-ready care environment

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy required
• Physical Therapist license issued by the State of Texas required
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required
• Any outpatient specialty areas are welcomed. Examples: casting, vestibular, acute outpatient rehab program, Lokomat, or Schroth)