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Job description
Physical Therapist (P.T.)
nSports Medicine
nPRN
nBring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
nnn **Work location:** Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76104nn
nn Sports Medicine departmentnn
n nnWork hours: PRN/As Needed, Variable Days, Monday-Friday, (7AM-6PM), no weekends.
n nSports Medicine department highlights:
nnnAccess to advanced equipment for high-quality objective data collection and analysis
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nnEngagement with local high school and universities
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nnNewly renovated clinic
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nnAccess to advanced education material
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nnMotivated team atmosphere
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n nHere's What You Need
nnn Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy upon hire Required Ornn
n nMaster's Degree Physical Therapy upon hire Required Or
nOther Doctorate Physical Therapy upon hire Required.
nnn Two (2) years Physical Therapy prior experience strongly preferred.nn
nn PT - Physical Therapist Texas - Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Requirednn
nn BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Requirednn
nn Other Board-certified Clinical Specialist Upon Hire Preferred.nn
nn Good verbal and written communication skills in English.nn
nn Problem-solving ability, Ability to teach others and Time management skills.nn
nn Good interpersonal and customer service skillsnn
n nPreferred Staff Certifications:
nnnSports Certified Specialists (ABPTS)
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nnOrthopedic Clinical Specialists (ABPTS)
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nnCertified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - CSCS (NSCA)
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n nWhat You Will Do
nnnPerforms age-appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care
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nnObtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness
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nnReviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family
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nnEnsures that patient has given informed consent to treatment
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nnEvaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)
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nnIntegrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family
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nnSets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences
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nnDetermines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals
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nnInitiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition
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nnDemonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
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nnPerforms age-appropriate patient treatment
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nnUses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
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nnPerforms treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
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nnPerforms/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
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nnUtilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
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nnDetermines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
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nnEducates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment
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nnMaintains patient safety throughout treatment
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nnCommunicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
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nnDemonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
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nnMotivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy
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nnManages schedule to ensure that clinic productivity expectations are met
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nnEnsures documentation meets all departmental, regulatory and payer requirements.
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n nAdditional perks of being a Texas Health Physical Therapist
nnn Benefits include 401k, and discounts in the cafeteria.nn
nn Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, research and innovations in practice.nn
nn A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.nn
nn Explore our Texas Health careers site ( for info like Benefits ( , Job Listings by Category ( , recent Awards ( we've won and more.nn
n nDo you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to .
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nTexas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.
nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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