Physical Therapist - Ltac-Prn

Overview

Texas Neuro Rehab Center is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres. We have served the Austin community for over 60 years and are proud of our history and tenured leadership team. Today, Texas Neuro Rehab Center provides complex medical and brain injury rehab for ages 13 years and older and neurobehavioral residential treatment services for children and adolescents.

The facility's capabilities allow for integrated and specialized care for children, adolescents and adults facing difficult challenges. Website:

Physical Therapist - PRN on LTAC Unit

• Comply with all Administrative, Clinical, and Human Resources policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Actively support the mission, philosophy, and goals for the hospital.
• Communicate with sensitivity to growth, development, and cultural issues.
• Provide PT evaluations to patients.
• Provide PT consultation regarding treatment issues.
• Complete assigned documentation according to guidelines set forth by the facility and APTA.
• Provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and PT Aides.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in dress, attitude, support of unit milieu, and hospital mission and philosophy.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: EDUCATION – Requires a thorough knowledge of human anatomy philosophy, and the effect of treatment procedures on body functions and structure. Knowledge of neurodevelopment treatment and motor control and understanding of neurological dysfunction and its effect on motor performance.

EDUCATION – Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION – Current Driver’s License or State issued  license, or temporary license as an LPT in the State of Texas. Certification in CPR.

EXPERIENCE – BS or equivalent in physical therapy. Master’s degree preferred.

PHYSICAL / GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – Able to sustain physical activity eight hours a day; remain on feet eight hours per day; physically restrain patients per policy; lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance; push walkers up hills; transfer patients to and from wheelchairs; confront dangerous and aggressive patients; de‑escalate crisis situations; communicate verbally, observe, and document patient behavior; write legibly and grammatically;

use hands repetitively; maintain regular attendance; hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential job functions; physically, mentally, emotionally, and legally capable of fulfilling all job components; complete training program.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.