Physical Therapist

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Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
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Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
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* We are seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. This role will focus on providing care to pediatric patients with a variety of medical and developmental needs. We welcome new graduates with pediatric rotation experience and candidates with expertise in developmental-focused therapy to apply!
** GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
** To provide Physical Therapy services to patients of the Driscoll Children’s Health System.  To assist with coordination of specific departmental activities and/or services.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
* Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
* Assesses patient needs by selecting, administering and interpreting appropriate evaluation tools.
* Educates patient and family members regarding evaluation findings and recommendations/plan of care.
* Develops goals that are functional, developmentally appropriate, time-sensitive and measurable.
* Complies with clinical documentation requirements.
* Develops, instructs and verifies understanding of home program as appropriate with patients and family members.
* Participates in a variety of patient care related team meetings.
* Participates in departmental meetings.
* Participates in process improvement.
* Communicates with referring and community physicians to maximize patient care, establish a professional relationship and develop a consistent referral base.  Informs manager of any difficulties.
* Maintains billable productivity level as required.
* Generates suggestions for improving work processes.
* Provides Holiday/Weekend on-call/patient-care coverage as needed.
* Provides in-services within the department, hospital and professional and lay communities.
* Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice.
* Demonstrates the ability to use computer/software applications required for the job.
* Supports orientation, competency assessment and precepting activities.
* Complies with infection control responsibilities in the department.
* Assumes the role of care coordinator when appropriate.
* Will occasionally drive for Driscoll Children’s Hospital business.
* May occasionally participate in a community visit for the benefit of the patient.
* Routinely demonstrates the ability to solve complex problems independently within their hospital role, clinical and non-clinical.
* May be required to work at an alternate location (inpatient or outpatient based on skill set) to support patient care needs.
* Demonstrates flexibility regarding departmental scheduling needs including but not limited to compliance with family-friendly hours, floating between settings and locations, offering hours that support the patient population, etc.
** Supervisory Responsibilities (Senior Physical Therapist)
*** Makes and implements decisions compatible with organizational goals.
* Maintains composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure.
* Provides clinical supervision/guidance to the following job classes under the direction of the departmental Manager:  Physical Therapist Assistant, Rehabilitation Attendant, Rehabilitation Support Staff, and Student Affiliates.
** EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
*** Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, or
* Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, or
* Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
** CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
*** Current Texas Licensure as a Physical Therapist
* Current CPR certification or will complete within 90 days upon hire
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