Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist-Texas Health AllianceAre you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for a Physical Therapist like you to join our Texas Health family.Position HighlightsWork location: Texas Health Alliance

Work Environment: Therapy

Work hours: Full Time (40/hr/wk) working Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p

Salary range: $38.16- $56.59 (based on relevant experience)

At Texas Health Alliance we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 2012. Our location in North Fort Worth provides convenient care to people in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke and surrounding areas.If you’re looking for women’s and infants’ services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services.And talk about award winning. Texas Health Alliance is Joint Commission-accredited, a Baby Friendly Facility and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. We are a top-notch choice in North Fort Worth for radiology services, women’s and infants’ services, wellness services and much more.As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong hereEducationBachelor's Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program RequiredExperienceNone RequiredAcute Care Experince PreferredLicenses and CertificationsPT - Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire RequriedAndBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly RequiredSkillsGood verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skillsJob DutiesPerforms age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of careObtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriatenessReviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or familyEnsures that patient has given informed consent to treatmentEvaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessmenttool(s)Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and familySets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals andpreferencesDetermines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goalsInitiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge dispositionDemonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.Performs age appropriate patient treatmentUses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatmentPerforms treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional licensePerforms/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safelyUtilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessaryDetermines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, homeprograms/self management and assistive equipmentMaintains patient safety throughout treatmentCommunicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issuesDemonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needsMotivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapyDemonstrates Professional accountabilityUtilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meetpersonal developmental needsParticipates in orientation and training of less experienced staff, students, volunteers and observersResponsible for care provided under their direction, including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy techniciansAttends and/or leads hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-servicesMeets established productivity targetsRepresents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/communityCompletes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplishedSeeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patientcareWilling to be cross-trained to treat any diagnosis or level of careParticipates in continuous improvement activities and/or teamsDemonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital andregulatory agency requirementsWorks in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnelAs required, participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency proceduresPerforms Appropriate DocumentationDocuments all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and otherapplicable regulatory guidelinesDocuments all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesObtains physician signature on all plans care and re-certifications, providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documentingcontacts in medical record and retaining fax cover lettersAccurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policyDocuments assessment of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance withdepartmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesCompletes discharge summary for each patient in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesCompletes all documentation within established time frameIf appropriate, completes all required team documentation including intake process, plan of care, and discharge summaryAs appropriate / required, completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients, acute stroke patients and forspecialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme, MDS, DRS, team staffing reports, etc.)Documents and reports unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioningOther Significant Activities in Addition to Job Responsibilities/CompetenciesParticipates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targets​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Why Texas HealthAt Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes THR a great place to work.Here are a few of our recent awards:2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)

Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)

“America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes

A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.orgEmployment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.