Physical Therapist - Center Polar Medical Operations; CPMO), Locum

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Job Description - Physical Therapist - Center for Polar Medical Operations (CPMO), 6-9 Months Locum to Work in ANTARCTICA (2000336)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 0-3 years of related experience.

Job Description:

Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of physical therapy intervention provided to patients. Serves as a patient advocate, assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical, and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department and the organization.

Job-Related Duties:

• Provides evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture, and condition in assigned clinical area.
• Documents patient evaluation, treatment progress, and billing appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
• Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
• Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
• Meets required competencies for assigned area.
• Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to PTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
• Supervises students as requested (at least 1 year of experience).
• Participates in and provides in-service/continuing education/research opportunities.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Work Schedule:

6-9 month locum to work in ANTARCTICA.

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United States-Texas-Galveston

Antarctica
301 University Blvd. Antarctica
Galveston 77555

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