About this opportunity
United Surgical Partners lists this Physical Therapist PRN opportunity in webster, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Physical Therapist functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.
nEssential Functions:
nnProvides physical therapy evaluations/treatment to medical/post surgical patients on the Med-Surg and Rehab floor according to policy and procedure and care standards.
nCompletes documentation and charges in a thorough, concise, and timely manner as established by policy and procedure.
nAbility to take direction from others and follow through in an efficient manner.
nAbility to communicate well with patients, families, occupational/physical therapists, nurses, physicians and other team members, etc.
nAbility to set priorities.
nMaintains knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcome, and anticipated complications.
nSatisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.
n nAccountability:
nnReports to: Therapy Manager, RN Director of ICU, ER and Specialty Services
nSupervises: PTA’s, Students
n nQualifications:
nnBachelors, Masters, or Doctorate Degree as an Physical Therapist
nState Licensed or eligible for licensure required
nBLS required, if not currently trained, must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire.
n nRequired Physical Demands:
nnStrength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull): Medium (exerting 11 to 51 pounds of force frequently (patient treatments), 10 lbs to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects or lifting/carrying 2 to 10 pounds constantly
nStanding/Walking: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
nTwisting: Frequently; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
nBending/Stooping: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
nSitting/Climbing: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
nKeyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
nTalking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
nSeeing: Yes
nSmelling
nHearing: Yes
nColor Acuity: No
nFeeling: Yes
nTouching: Yes
n nEnvironmental Conditions:
nLevel: High
nnHigh exposure to hazardous risks including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, hot, cold, or wet surroundings, outdoor activities, radiation sources, fumes, electrical equipment and chemicals. Hazards will be minimized if universal safety procedures are followed. Must follow standard precautions. May be required to work weekends or flex schedules. Travel may be required. Exposed to weather conditions during travel.
n nRequired Skills
nRequired Experience
Worksite address
webster, TX, 77598, US
Who can apply
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