Physiatrist-(Weekends)

Memorial Hermann Health System

Sugar Land, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Customer Experience, Disease, Establish Priorities, Fellowship, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Medical Diagnosis, Mentoring, Neuromuscular, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, People Management, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Rehabilitation Medicine, Staff Development, Staff Training, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Sugar Land, TX

POSTED

8 days ago

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary The Supplemental Physical Therapist assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation. The evaluation may include measurements of neuromuscular and skeletal functions. The incumbent documents findings, progress and provides instruction to patients and caregivers. The therapist will provide recommendations and assists physical therapists and management team with program development. The therapist will be responsible to serve as resource and mentor; oversees the development, guidance and training of assistants, students, interns and rehabilitation technicians with regards to individual patient care. A physical therapist practicing direct access will examine and evaluate a patient's current conditions which may result in identification of movement and mobility dysfunction. A physical therapist practicing direct access will not diagnose an illness or disease. If a medical diagnosis has already been established by a qualified healthcare practitioner, the physical therapist will take it into consideration during the evaluation process. We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our acute care team at our Southwest Hospital! This is a supplemental position with minimum shift expectations of 2 weekend days (Saturdays and/or Sundays) per 6 weeks. The hours are 8am - 4:30pm but are flexible. Job Description Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelors 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: One (1) year of experience preferred Demonstrates ability and willingness to mentor/train staff or supervise clinical interns/students Provides clinical leadership and demonstrates increasing expertise for a particular patient type/group or enhances an existing clinical program for that particular patient type/group Serves as a clinical resource for hospital and/or system or departmental committee/task force or initiates and/or provides leadership in an ongoing departmental interest/study group Designs and implements original staff development program which facilitates the clinical competencies of other staff members 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 Ability to commit to elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and in moving within patient care areas when necessary

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