Physical Therapist Prn

legent health is looking for physical therapist to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.

• master’s degree in physical therapy
• must be currently licensed to practice physical therapy within the state of operation and compliant with accepted professional standards and practices.
• current and active cpr certification.
• 2 years of hospital experience required.

• competitive pay
• vision
• medical
• dental
• pto accrued
• 401k

the physical therapist is responsible for helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury, or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being, and independence. Provides services to improve strength and function, restore more efficient movement, improve flexibility and aid patients in restoring mobility and/or improving balance and gait after hip fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or as they recover from joint replacement procedures.

• perform clinical patient assessment; identify patient needs and appropriateness of patients.
• document, prepare and complete a plan of care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the poc based on an evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
• performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs and desires.
• applied concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro‑muscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• meet mandatory continuing education requirement of the agency/licensing board.
• assist/instruct patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc. In a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• all other duties as assigned.

***** legent health provides services throughout the texas and florida areas to include but not limited to san antonio, austin, plano, carrollton, frisco, houston, conroe, tomball, corpus christi, and delray beach *****

legent health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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