PHYSICAL THERAPIST

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Job description

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Clear Lake, Texas

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify a comprehensive list of primary physical and functional problems.
Develop a professional clinical impression, a supporting conclusion from evaluations, and consult with advanced clinicians/clinical specialists when appropriate.
Establish realistic, functional goals and treatment plan, adhering to department treatment and program protocols.
Administer thorough physical therapy treatment procedures according to the developed treatment plan.
Identify appropriate duration of physical therapy treatment.
Provide discharge plan recommendations, including DME and referrals for therapy to outside resources, in a timely manner in collaboration with other clinical and case management staff.
Identify and implement the use of adaptive equipment to address the patient's needs with training provided, as needed.
Educate the patient and family regarding disease process, current treatment plans and specific procedures, long-term or follow-up care.
Provide home evaluations and carryover skills for families, including education and training.
Refer appropriate patients for additional assessments as needed.
Complete all patient care documentation according to expectations of the program, CARF, and third-party payer requirements. Documentation is to include the patient's initial evaluation/re-evaluations; daily treatment notes; monthly IPP report; and discharge paperwork.
Submit justification of need and/or letter of medical necessity for equipment when necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Hold current CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients.
Ability to carry out physical aspects of direct service in treatment and evaluation.
Ability to monitor mobility of patients.
Ability to interpret data and recommend realistic patient goals for accomplishment.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Physical ability to break the fall of a patient.

Education:
Masters Degree Required; Prefer Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Graduation from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Must be licensed to practice physical therapy in Texas.

Experience:
Prefer experience providing direct service to adults with neurological disorders including but not limited to head injury and cerebral vascular accident.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Neurology
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Work Location: In person

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