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Summary:
We are searching for a Physical Therapy Clinical Generalist who can thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment. In this position you'll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement Physical Therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age appropriate manner for patients ranging from age 0 to adulthood. We need someone who can be responsible for providing input into policies/protocols associated with the job and make routine decisions including appropriate utilization of therapy technicians to assist in patient care activities.
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Responsibilities :
Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines
Monitors patient response to treatment intervention
Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program
Provides instruction/education to patients and families/care givers
Documents information in patient medical record and billing
Participates in staff and student development
Works with departmental staff and other health care professionals by volunteering regularly to help others when time allows
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
Current Texas state license to practice physical therapy
Knowledge and understanding of rehabilitative care of patients with acute and chronic conditions, and knowledge of development from the ages of neonate to adulthood
Successful demonstration of the professional fundamental competencies
Must be courteous and supportive in dealing with hospital, administrative and departmental personnel, patients and parents with ability to honor confidentiality
Ability to independently treat patients by developing and following the established therapy plan of care
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of basic office equipment such as fax, copier and PC
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