Job Title: Acute Care Physical Therapist PRN
Department: Acute Care Therapy Services
Location: Children’s Health, Dallas
Job Type: As needed
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
POSITION SUMMARY
Our Physical Therapist PRN is a staff therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of Physical Therapy. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function, setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice; provide direct PT treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms; and collaborate with physicians, patients, family, and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies regarding effective discharge planning.
- Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities; supervise rehabilitation aides; mentor and instruct PT interns and other students as indicated.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Preferred: At least one year of job-related experience
EDUCATION
- Required: Two-year Associates Degree or equivalent experience bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Preferred: Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: License to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas
- Required: Current CPR/BLS Certification with the American Heart Association of Healthcare Providers upon hire.
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for the whole you!
- Physical Health - Medical, dental, and vision
- Mental Health - Employee assistance, PTO
- Family Support- Parental leave, virtual tutoring, fertility, adoption, etc.
- Financial Wealth - Employee Saving Plan, Company matching, etc.
- Insurance and Security - Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, etc.
- Lifelong Learning- - Education Assistance, student loan assistance, professional certifications, etc.
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