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Job Title : PT, Pelvic Floor
Job Location : The Woodlands, TX
Job Type : FTE/Permanent
Job Description:
Summary:
Assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation. The evaluation may include measurements of neuromuscular and skeletal functions. Provides direct patient care. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Assists Level III physical therapists and leadership with program development. Serves as resource to staff PTs. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
Pelvic floor experience strongly preferred
Must-Haves:
- Previous pelvic floor experience
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program
- Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program
Licenses/Certifications:
- Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission; Current certification in Basic Life Support.
A physical therapist practicing direct access:
- Education: Doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, or licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis
- Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- The position requires occasional/frequent lifting of up to 75/100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
- Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary.
- The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient. Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients. Accurately interprets evaluation findings. Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
- Implements a physical therapy treatment program and provides advanced physical therapy treatments. Demonstrates competency in performing advanced physical therapy skills. Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians. Assesses patients regularly to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated. Motivates and instructs patient/caregiver using appropriate methods.
- Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers, professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
- Manages time effectively.
- Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
- Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and clinical instructor to staff, students, hospital, schools and/or the community in general.
- Actively pursues clinical expertise in specific treatment techniques or management of a particular patient population.
- Actively participates in organized system/facility/departmental committees and taskforce.
- Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors;
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Outpatient
Medical specialties:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Required Previous pelvic floor experience.
- Required US Work Authorization .
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Physical Therapy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000