Children's Health
Location
Plano, Texas
The staff therapist performs evaluations and treatments for patients based on physical therapy principles while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include implementing therapeutic interventions, documenting patient progress, and coordinating effective discharge planning.
Candidates must hold a license to practice Physical Therapy in Texas and a Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. A graduate or professional degree is preferred, along with experience in pediatric or hospital-based rehab environments.
The incumbent in this position is a staff therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of Physical Therapy and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Provide direct Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations to patients in accordance with standards of practice while demonstrating progression of treatment plans and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation; 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 with regard to effective discharge planning; use unscheduled time to flex to other work areas for patient treatment. Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities. Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program development as assigned by site leader; and participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency. Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description. Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. How You’ll Be Successful: WORK EXPERIENCE At least 1 year job related experience preferred Experience working within a pediatric environment preferred Hospital based experience preferred Experience working within a rehab feeding unit preferred Experience with Neurological impairments EDUCATION Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS License to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas required Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required 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 You: Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
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