About this role
*Must be able to complete 12-14 days of direct patient care training (ideally 4 days per work week for initial 2 weeks of scheduled patient care training)
Primary Purpose: Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles of physical therapy in addition to providing leadership to Physical Therapy professional and support staff.
Education:
• Must have a degree in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Experience:
• Must have two years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
Certification/Registration/Licensure:
• Must have current licensure with the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Texas, or have temporary licensure in Texas. • Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following: • American Heart Association • American Red Cross Rescuer • Military Training Network.
Skills or Special Abilities:
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of physical therapy procedures and techniques. • Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written with patients, families, and hospital staff. • Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving ability. • Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors. • Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills.