What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Longview, TX position at Scismic?
Scismic is supporting the growth of a health company that was founded in 2008 and has maintained a patient-focused and compassion-driven care approach to Home Health, Palliative Care, and Hospice services. With more than 121 locations across 18 states, they cast a wide net to reach patients needing compassionate quality health care in the home.
They are seeking Physical Therapists to join their team in Longview, Texas! All positions would be Monday through Friday, 8-5pm.
Job Summary:
A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to maintain patient well being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
\n- Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
- Licensure: Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist, current Texas Driver's License.
- Experience: Two years' experience as an Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.
- Knowledge and Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice; Good interpersonal skills; Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
- Perform clinical assessment; Identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient. Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
- Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
- Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs and desires.
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
- Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
- Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
- Assist/instruct patient/ family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
- Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
- Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
- Full range of health insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance).
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance.
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- PTO (that increases with your tenure).
- 401K Matching.
- Health Savings Account.
- Employee Assistant Program.
- Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Continuing Education Opportunities.
