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Job description
Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS? We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
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Job Title:
Licensed Physical Therapist (Acute)- JPS Main- PRN
Requisition Number:
45485
Employment Type:
PRN
Division:
CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - THERAPY
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Job Category:
Allied Health
Hours Worked:
Location:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Shift Worked:
Various/Rotating Shift
Job Description:
Job Summary: The Licensed Physical Therapist provides and executes a Physical Therapy plan of care for patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:
Performs comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments to identify functional limitations, establish treatment goals, and determine appropriate interventions.
Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, clinical findings, patient needs, and evidence-based practice standards.
Maintains timely and accurate documentation of patient care, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and associated charges.
Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and discharge recommendations.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, safety, infection prevention, and documentation standards applicable to the practice of physical therapy.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, and departmental projects designed to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
Provides leadership and direction for Physical Therapist Assistants, support staff and Physical Therapy students.
Participates in professional development and continuing education to ensure compliance with licensure laws and hospital policies.
Participates in departmental operational planning and goals action item meetings.
Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: One of the following qualification groupings is required for this position as indicated below: Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or University.
Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
OR
Master's in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or University.
3 plus years of experience working as a Physical Therapist.
Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Preferred Qualifications: None.
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
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