Houston Methodist Hiring for Physical Therapist – PRN at Sugar Land, Texas Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Assess and plan treatment programs for patients relevant to physical dysfunction and implement by direct or delegated care as ordered by physician. Serve as a professional care provider, educator, consultant and coordinator.

PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED

Adolescence (12-18 years), Young Adult (19-40 years), Middle Adult (40-65 years), and Mature Adult (65 years and older)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs comprehensive patient evaluations, sets appropriate patient goals, and develops effective treatment plans. EF

• Implements safe, functionally relevant, and effective treatment interventions. EF

• Completes all patient documentation and enters charges for services provided. EF

• Supervises the clinical aspects of care delegated to technical and supportive personnel. EF

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills (written and verbal communication, ability to deal with difficult situations, etc.) EF

• Works efficiently and effectively to achieve Department standard for productivity. EF

• Participate in individual and staff development and expansion of services. EF

• Demonstrates ICARE Values. EF

• Demonstrates Service PRIDE Standards. EF

• Follows all safety rules on the job. EF

• Perform other job duties as assigned. EF

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the Council of Medical Education in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Have a minimum of 1 year experience but would consider a new grad who have demonstrated exceptional skills and experience during student clinical affiliations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Current licensure with the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Current CPR Certification

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work as a team member.

• Has specialized knowledge and skill in areas of acute, orthopedic, wound and/ or aquatic treatments.

• Demonstrates good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Work and Excel programs.

Since 1998, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital tied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Report’s best hospital rankings in 2020. With 316 operating beds, 24 operating rooms and over 2,400 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed to provide comprehensive, personalized care for the community.

Street: 16655 Southwest Freeway

Name: PT/OT – IP

Regular Shift: 1st – Day